The daily dose of the drug should be taken in one meal after eating, squeezed with a large amount of liquid.
When prescribing to newborns and children under 3 years of age, it is recommended to dissolve the tablet in a small amount (1 tablespoon) of boiled water at room temperature.
If the doctor has not appointed otherwise, then follow the following dosage instructions:
Prevention of endemic goiter:
- newborns and children: 100 mcg per day,
- adolescents and adults: 100-200 mcg per day,
- during pregnancy and lactation: 150-200 mcg per day.
Prevention of recurrence of goiter after completion of treatment with drugs of thyroid hormones or after its surgical removal: 100-200 mcg daily.
Treatment of euthyroid goiter:
- newborns, children and adolescents: 100-200 mcg daily.
- adults and young patients: 300-500 mcg daily.
Taking the drug with a prophylactic purpose is carried out, as a rule, for several months or years, in the presence of indications - for life.
Treatment of goiter in newborns is an average of 2-4 weeks, children, adolescents and adults usually need 6-12 months, a long reception is possible. The duration of treatment is established by the attending physician.