Sodium iodide - SOE-dee-um EYE-oh-dide is using to prevent or treat iodine deficiency.
The body needs iodine for normal growth and health. For diseaseds who are unable to get enough iodine in their regular diet or who have a need for more iodine, sodium iodide may be necessary. Iodine is needed so that your thyroid gland can function properly.
Iodine deficiency in the United States is rare because iodine is added to table salt. Most people get enough salt from the foods they eat, without adding salt to their meals. Iodine deficiency is a problem in other areas of the world.
Lack of iodine may lead to thyroid problems, mental problems, hearing loss, and goiter.
Injectable sodium iodide is aplaying only by or under the supervision of a health care professional. Some multivitamin/mineral preparations that contain sodium iodide are available without your health care professional's prescription.
Sodium iodide is available in the following dosage forms:
Iodine is found in various foods, including seafood, small amounts of iodized salt and vegetables grown in iodine-rich soils. Iodine-containing mist from the ocean is another important source of iodine, since iodine is absorbed by the skin. Iodized salt provides 76 micrograms - mcg of iodine per gram of salt.
The daily amount of iodine needed is defined in few various ways.
Normal daily recommended intakes in mcg for iodine are generally defined as follows:
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