Sodium Iodide
Overview
Sodium Iodide is expectorant. It makes bronchial secretion watery and causes an increased flow of bronchial secretion. Included in variuos cough preparations. Sodium Iodide is also used as a source of iodine to prevent goiter and to prepare hyperactive goiter for removal.
Categories
- 18 Hormones and other endocrine drugs and contraceptives
- 21 Ophthalmological preparations
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Sodium Iodide's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 0.3 % | 0.3 (0.3) | 8 hourly | Ophthalmic | drops. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Sodium Iodide is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Sodium Iodide is available. |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Sodium Iodide
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