Iodine Strong (lugol's)

Noah Chung M.D.

This medication contains iodine and potassium iodide. It is used along with antithyroid medicines to prepare the thyroid gland for surgical removal and to treat certain overactive thyroid conditions (hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm). It works by shrinking the size of the thyroid gland and by decreasing the amount of thyroid hormones the body makes.    This medication may also be used to protect the thyroid gland after radioactive iodine treatment or in a radiation exposure emergency. In such cases, this product blocks the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine, protecting it from damage and reducing the risk of thyroid cancer. In a radiation exposure emergency, use this medication along with other emergency measures that will be recommended to you by public health and safety officials (such as finding safe shelter, evacuation, controlling food supply).    This medication may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor (such as treatment of iodine deficiency).

This medication, which includes iodine and potassium iodide, is utilized in combination with antithyroid drugs to prepare the thyroid gland for surgical removal and to treat certain conditions like hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm. It functions by reducing the size of the thyroid gland and lowering the production of thyroid hormones. Additionally, this medication can protect the thyroid after radioactive iodine treatment or during radiation exposure emergencies by preventing the absorption of radioactive iodine. This reduces the risk of thyroid damage and cancer. In radiation emergencies, follow public health recommendations such as seeking safe shelter or managing the food supply. Your doctor may also prescribe this medication for other conditions, such as iodine deficiency.

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Dosage	Quantity	Price from	Per unit
1ML	1 Bottle	$6.34	$6.34
1ML	2 Bottles	$6.68	$3.34
1ML	3 Bottles	$7.01	$2.34

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