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Iodine

It is a chemical element with symbol I and atomic number 53. The heaviest of the stable halogens, it exists as a lustrous, purple-black metallic solid at standard conditions that sublimes readily to form a violet gas. More

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Description

It is a chemical element with symbol I and atomic number 53. The heaviest of the stable halogens, it exists as a lustrous, purple-black metallic solid at standard conditions that sublimes readily to form a violet gas.

Generic Name

Iodine

Chemical names

Iodine; Molecular iodine; 7553-56-2; Diiodine; Iodine crystals

Brand names

A To Z Dps, A To Z NS Syr, A To Z Syr, Advit Plus, Alnavit Syr, Anofer, Arofil Gum Paint, Asi-Min MV, Bevon Syr, C-Lysin Gold, C-Rich Syr, Camy, Carbosyl, Carex-MV Syr, Clenora-MP, Collosol, Contrastin Inj, Crotec-EC Syr, Cureg, Dayvital, Denex, Densoform, Dexolac-1, Dexolac-2, Dexolac-3, Docosa, Dordent, Duzing, Duzing Syr, Ease-PMS, Easum, Elvital-SG, Enfamil-A Plus, Enfapro, Ev-Syl Syr, Evapro, Extraa, Familykair Liqd, Fe-King PN, Fejet-OD, Fetrace, Forfresh Gum Paint, Fresubin, Gericare, Germix Gumpaint, Glucerna-SR, Hold, Holdage Syr, Holdage Tab, Icee

IUPAC name

diiodane

Pharmacokinetics

NA

Actions

NA

Dosage/Dosage form

The recommended dose is 150 mcg/day. Topical: Ointment/Gel- Apply as directed by your physician.

Therapeutic uses

Prescribed for the treatment of iodine deficiency disorders, pre-operative reduction of vascularity of thyroid glands, protection against radioactive iodine, cutaneous or lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis, Grave’s disease, cleaning of minor or superficial wounds, thyroid storm and cleaning of wet wounds and ulcers.

Adverse effects/Side effects

Fever, allergic reactions, pain or weakness in hands or feet. Confusion and unusual tiredness. Swelling of neck, throat or salivary glands. 

Interaction

Iodine can interact with potassium supplements, anti-thyroid drugs, lithium salts and potassium-sparing diuretics.

Contraindications

This is contraindicated in tuberculosis infections, renal impaired patients, nodular goitre, acute bronchitis and hypocomplementemic vasculitis.

Storage

Store it at room temperature.                        

Information

Molecular weight

253.8089

Molecular formula

I2

CAS number

7553-56-2

Precautions

Avoid excess dosage.