Sodium Iodide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Iodopen
Category- Antihyperthyroid agent
- Nutritional supplement, mineral
DescriptionSodium iodide (SOE-dee-um EYE-oh-dide) is used to prevent or treat iodine
deficiency.
The body needs iodine for normal growth and health. For patients who are
unable to get enough iodine in their regular diet or who have a need for more
iodine, sodium iodide may be necessary. Iodine is needed so that your thyroid
gland can function properly.
Iodine deficiency in the United States is rare because iodine is added
to table salt. Most people get enough salt from the foods they eat, without
adding salt to their meals. Iodine deficiency is a problem in other areas
of the world.
Lack of iodine may lead to thyroid problems, mental problems, hearing loss,
and goiter.
Injectable sodium iodide is administered only by or under the supervision
of a health care professional. Some multivitamin/mineral preparations that
contain sodium iodide are available without your health care professional's
prescription.
Sodium iodide is available in the following dosage forms:
Oral
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Sodium iodide is available orally as part of a multivitamin/mineral
combination.
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S.)
Importance of DietIodine is found in various foods, including seafood, small amounts of iodized
salt, and vegetables grown in iodine-rich soils. Iodine-containing mist from
the ocean is another important source of iodine, since iodine is absorbed
by the skin. Iodized salt provides 76 micrograms (mcg) of iodine per gram
of salt.
The daily amount of iodine needed is defined in several different ways.
For U.S. -
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Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) are the amount of vitamins
and minerals needed to provide for adequate nutrition in most healthy persons.
RDAs for a given nutrient may vary depending on a person's age, sex, and physical
condition (e.g., pregnancy).
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Daily Values (DVs) are used on food and dietary supplement labels
to indicate the percent of the recommended daily amount of each nutrient that
a serving provides. DV replaces the previous designation of United States
Recommended Daily Allowances (USRDAs).
For Canada -
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Recommended Nutrient Intakes (RNIs) are used to determine the amounts
of vitamins, minerals, and protein needed to provide adequate nutrition and
lessen the risk of chronic disease.
Normal daily recommended intakes in mcg for iodine are generally defined
as follows:
Persons |
U.S.
(mcg) |
Canada
(mcg) |
Infants and children
Birth to 3 years of age |
40-70 |
30-65 |
4 to 6 years of age |
90 |
85 |
7 to 10 years of age |
120 |
95-125 |
Adolescent and adult males |
150 |
125-160 |
Adolescent and adult females |
150 |
110-160 |
Pregnant females |
175 |
135-185 |
Breast-feeding females |
200 |
160-210 |
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. † Not commercially available in Canada.
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