Iodine deficiency in the modern world is reaching its zenith. It is found to be deficient in the environment everywhere. Even sea water is no longer always filled with this most important natural element, but the vital functions of the body depend on its presence.
When there is a lack of iodine, we immediately go to the pharmacy for the drug "Iodomarin". However, what if it is not on sale or there is not enough money to buy it? In this case, you can use an analogue of "Jodomarin".
There are about 10 drugs that also successfully fight iodine deficiency. Should I take an analogue of "Jodomarin" or the original?
What is the difference between these drugs and what to give preference to, read in this article.
Analogue of "Iodomarin" - the drug "Potassium iodide"
This medicinal product contains inorganic iodine. As in any similar drug, the mechanism of action on the body is as follows: once in the blood, the potassium iodide drug is quickly delivered by it to the thyroid gland and begins its therapeutic effect.
The drug stimulates the activity of the gland, cleanses of radionuclides and other harmful substances. Another useful feature of this tool is thatthat it does an excellent job of thinning sputum in the bronchi and trachea, contributing to better expectoration and cleansing of the entire bronchosystem.
However, the side effects of the drug "Potassium iodide" make many refuse to use it, while the side effects of "Iodomarin" have not been identified, and this remedy is prescribed even for infants. Next, let's take a closer look at the original itself.
The drug "Iodomarin": application
This remedy is available in the form of tablets. The drug is taken after meals with half a glass of cool water. If your infant has been prescribed this remedy, you can dissolve one tablet in a spoonful of liquid for convenience.
For the prevention of iodine deficiency, newborns and children under twelve are prescribed 50-100 mcg for one day. It is supposed to take the entire dose at one time.
Children over twelve years of age and adults are prescribed 100-200 mcg. When breastfeeding or pregnant - 200 mcg each.
For treatment: children under 12 and newborns need 100-200 mcg per day. Adults under 45, 300-500 mcg.
Doctors do not recommend self-medication in this case and insist on monitoring your well-being by a specialist. Also, doses are prescribed strictly individually.
This remedy is allowed during pregnancy and lactation. It is also recommended to prepare in advance for the conception of a baby and start taking iodine-containing drugs six months before fertilization.
Analogue of "Iodomarin" - the drug "Iodine Vitrum"
This medicine comes in the form of coated tablets. Its advantages over other analogues: permission to use for children and the availability of a special release form for them - chewable tablets.
The drug has no side effects on humans, it is completely eliminated within one day and reaches its maximum concentration within an hour after ingestion.
This remedy is absorbed into the blood by 97%, which is 10% more than that of the Iodomarin medication itself and its other analogues.
There are also about five more drugs that are ready to protect your he alth, but this analogue of "Iodomarin" remains its only worthy substitute.
