Iodine deficiency is a serious enough problem in the modern world. More and more people are suffering from this ailment. The fact is that a large number of diseases that are non-infectious, are caused by a shortage of iodine in the body of .
Poor ecology, food and water, in which the content of this important element is very small, leads to the fact that its level in men, women and children is reduced.
Symptoms of iodine deficiency
The fifty-third element of the periodic table - iodine - is extremely important for the adjusted work of the whole organism. Why is it needed? The fact that his lack leads to a violation of the thyroid gland. After all, the hormones necessary for the functioning of the organism are synthesized thanks to it. As a result of the fact that iodine becomes less:
- may be impaired metabolism;
- worsens the condition of the skin, hair, nails;
- weakens immunity;
- may have problems with the perception of information, memory impairment;
- there is a constant feeling of fatigue and depression;
- in children may experience a developmental gap, learning difficulties.
As you can see, it is simply necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
Fortunately, there are currently drugs that help cope with the shortage of this element. Often, men and women with a low iodine content in the body, doctors are advised to take the drug Jodomarin 100 or Iodomarin 200.
Iodomarin
Iodine deficiency in the body is difficult to replenish only with the help of products, although this is also a good way to help the body. After all, the content of this element is still small there. Therefore, doctors often advise taking additional medications, which contain potassium iodide .The most popular of these is Jodomarin. It can be drunk both during treatment with other medicines, and for prevention.
There are two types of this drug: Jodomarin 100 and Iodomarin 200. Their only difference is that the dosage in the first is 100 μg of potassium iodide, and in the second - 200 μg.
This drug gives a good effect when it is used correctly. However, before you start drinking it, it is worthwhile to study all of its data, which are indicated in the instructions, so that the treatment will bring excellent results.
Composition of
The main active substance is potassium iodide. In Jodomarin 100 it contains 131 mkg. This is equal to 100 μg of iodine. In Jodomarin 200, it contains 262 μg, i.е.200 mkg of iodine respectively. In addition, the formulation includes additional substances, for example, magnesium carbonate, lactose monohydrate, etc. After intake, it is quickly absorbed into the intestine and distributed throughout the body.
Indications
Like any medicine, Iodomarin can not be taken for nothing. There are certain indications for treatment, in which doctors prescribe this drug. Most often it is:
- prevention of iodine deficiency in the body. This especially applies to pregnant and lactating women;
- often doctors advise taking jodomarin after removing goiter surgically;
- another indication for the use of this medication is the end of treatment for goiter with hormones;
- is a medicinal product used in diffuse goiter in children and adolescents, as well as in young people.
Contraindications
Of course, this drug has certain contraindications, which are also indicated in the instructions. That is why it is worth consulting with a doctor before starting to take it. It is forbidden to drink Iodomarin 100 or 200:
- With iodine intolerance in adults and children.
- If a person is diagnosed with a disease such as hyperthyroidism. In this case, the thyroid gland produces more hormones than necessary. The doctor can appoint Iodomarin only if this disease has developed as a result of iodine deficiency.
- With thyroid adenoma.
- If a person has a suspicion of oncological diseases of the thyroid gland.
- With a disease like Dühring's dermatitis. It is believed that this disease occurs because of increased sensitivity to iodine.
- With hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroiditis. Doctors can prescribe this drug for treatment only if these diseases develop as a result of a shortage of iodine in the body.
Do not give this medication to children without prescribing a doctor, so as not to cause further harm.
Usage in pregnancy and lactation
Very often doctors appoint future mothers preparations containing iodine. The fact is that the hormones that produce the thyroid gland have a great influence on the formation of the child's brain. From which it can be concluded - the lack of iodine in the body of a woman during pregnancy leads to the underdevelopment of the fetus .Hypothyroidism, which is usually caused by autoimmune thyroiditis, is very dangerous during this period. Especially if it develops as a result of a shortage of iodine in the body. Therefore, during this period, you need a drug that will help get rid of such a problem. Often, doctors prescribe a drug such as thyroxine for treatment. After all, thyroxine helps to adjust the thyroid gland. And in addition to this, specialists offer exactly Jodomarin. In the treatment of autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism, the combination of thyroxin and Iodomarin gives very good results. And how long it takes to take them, only the treating doctor should say. In addition, these drugs are useful for women during lactation. Therefore, they are often prescribed after the termination of pregnancy, if hypothyroidism is present as a result of a shortage of iodine.
However, during pregnancy, it should also be taken strictly in the dosage prescribed by the doctor. Otherwise, it can harm the child, because its excess can lead to developmental pathologies.
How to take
For various diseases, the dosage of Iodomarin 100 and Iodomarin 200 preparations is also different. It is necessary to observe it, so that there is no reverse reaction.
Admission is as follows:
- In the prevention of goiter in small children under 12 years and infants can be given from 50mkg to 100mkg( 1/2 or -1 tablet at a dosage of 100 or ¼-1/2 tablets in a dosage of 200) for one day. Adults and children over 12 years of age are prescribed from 100 μg to 200 μg( 1-2 tablets in a dosage of 100 or ½ - 1 tablet in a dosage of 200) also per day. During pregnancy, women are recommended 200mkg in the same period. When breastfeeding, the dosage is the same.
- To avoid recurrence of goiter, doctors recommend drinking 100-200 mcg once every 24 hours.
- With eutheroid goiter, the dosage is slightly higher. But in any case, the doctor will select everything individually for each patient. Children under 18 years and newborns should be given approximately 100-200mkg per day, adults who are under 40 years of age should take 300 to 500 micrograms( 3-5 tablets at a dosage of 100 or 1.5-2.5 tablets per day).dosage 200) for 24 hours.
- After 40 years of use is not recommended
In all these cases, Iodomarin is drunk after a meal for better digestion. In the morning or in the evening, everyone chooses to do it himself. Children can be given medicine, stirring it in milk or water.
It is worth remembering that there are two drugs with different dosages. Therefore, when receiving, you need to pay attention to what exactly the drug is used to correctly calculate the number of mcg and not to lower or exceed the dose.
To get a positive result, this medicine should be taken at least 12 months. A few days of reception will not give any result and will not bring huge benefits to the body. But, if a person has problems with the thyroid gland, then most likely he will have to drink this drug all his life.
Side effects of
If the patient complies with all the prescriptions of the doctor, then, as a rule, there are no side effects.
Overdose
Unfortunately, sometimes with an incorrect intake of iodomarin 100 or Iodomarin 200, an overdose of the drug may occur. It can be identified by the following symptoms:
- The taste of iron in the mouth and inflamed mucous membranes in the nose, eyes indicate the occurrence of a phenomenon such as iodism.
- If the norm allowed per day is exceeded, a person can have a brown eye, often there is vomiting, stomach and intestinal problems. If such signs appear, immediately wash the stomach. To do this, use a weak starch solution. After this, it is necessary for the patient to drink about 2 liters of water, so that there is no dehydration.
In addition, if any other vitamin complexes are taken during the period of treatment with Jodomarin, then it is worth paying attention to whether iodine is contained in them so that there is no overdose.
When taking Jodomarina, alcohol is not prohibited, however, it should not be abused.
Iodomarin Children's
Currently, there is a drug such as Jodomarin Detskiy. The package contains 24 lozenges for resorption with a sweet taste and a dosage of 50 μg of iodine. This form of the drug is very convenient because the children do not always want to drink tablets, and they eat the lozenges with pleasure. In addition, Children's iodomarine can also be taken with autoimmune thyroiditis and hypothyroidism , which are triggered by a lack of iodine. Dosage of 50 mcg is good when it is necessary to drink the medicine in small portions. However, how much you need to take this medication, the treating doctor should say. Only he can calculate the correct amount and time of treatment. Do not give this medication yourself.
Iodalance and Yodactiv
Often, doctors can prescribe any of these drugs. I must say that they practically do not differ from each other. Both Iodobalance and Yodactiv are available in dosages of 100 and 200. They are taken in the same dosage as Iodomarin. Therefore, it is impossible to choose which of them is the best.
You can often hear that Iodalance and Yodactiv are dietary supplements, and Iodomarin is a medicinal product. However, the fact is that all these drugs contain approximately the same amount of active substance. Even doctors often suggest that a person choose what to take.
The main difference between Yodbalans and Yodactiv from Iodomarin is their producers and their cost. After all, at the price of these two drugs is much cheaper than the third. So, for example, the price of Yodomarin differs from the price of Yodbalans by approximately 50-100 rubles in the big direction.
Modern pharmacology offers several options for drugs to normalize the iodine content in the body. But what will be better for a person - Iodobalance, Yodactiv or Yodomarin, it is necessary to clarify with the attending physician and, of course, you should not take these medicines without the appointment of a specialist.
Iodomarin intake is a great way to maintain the required level of iodine in the body. And thanks to this:
- will increase immunity;
- skin and hair condition will improve;
- will go through problems with care and memory.
