What is Lugol's Iodine?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
See also: Povidone Iodine
Lugol's iodine solution is often used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, for emergency disinfection of drinking water, and as a reagent for starch detection in routine laboratory and medical tests. It has been used more rarely to replenish iodine deficiency.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iodine deficiency | 2 | 0 | |
| Enlarged thyroid (goiter) | 1 | 1 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 | |
| Hypothyroidism | 1 | 1 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Lugol's Iodine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acne breakout | 1 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | |
| Feeling of heart pounding | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Lugol's Iodine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Lugol's Iodine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 |
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