Iodine Vitrum for children - instructions for use, dose, side effects, contraindications

¹ - in connection with the peculiarities of the technological process, it is laid in the form of 1% of a mixture of potassium iodide in calcium sulfate in an amount 14 mg.

Excipients:

magnesium stearate - 6 mg, silicon dioxide colloid - 6 mg, citric acid - 7.5 mg,cottonseed oil - 11 mg, flavoring, strawberry - 8 mg, vanilla flavor - 3,5 mg, carmine dye (E120) - 0.6 mg, sorbitol - 743.4 mg.

Description:

Tablets are round biconvex from light pink to dark pink color with lighter and darker with respect to the main color impregnations, with a specific odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:Thyroxine synthesis regulator - iodine drug

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H.03.C.A Preparations of iodine

Pharmacodynamics:

Iodine is the basis of thyroid hormones (TG), which are indispensable for the development of the child's brain. Insufficient intake of iodine in the body leads to the formation of states of mental retardation of various degrees, violations of intelligence and general physical development.

Iodine Vitrum ® for children eliminates the lack of iodine in the body and prevents the development of iodine deficiency disorders in children. Prevents the development of endemic goiter, normalizes the size of the thyroid gland. Influences the development of the child and the formation of his intellectual abilities.

Indications:

Prophylaxis and treatment of diffuse euthyroid goiter caused by iodine deficiency in children and adolescents.

Contraindications:

- Increased thyroid function;

- hypersensitivity to iodine and other components of the drug;

- Hidden thyrotoxicosis (with the use of doses exceeding 150 mcg / day);

- toxic adenoma of the thyroid gland, nodular goiter when applied at doses of more than 300 μg / day (with the exception of preoperative therapy for the purpose of blocking the thyroid gland);

- herpetiform dermatitis;

- Children's age up to 3 years.

Potassium iodide should not be taken with hypothyroidism, except when the development of the latter is caused by a pronounced iodine deficiency.

Prescribing the drug should be avoided with radioactive iodine therapy, if there is or suspected thyroid cancer.

Carefully:

Carefully: patients suffering from kidney failure, as against the background of taking iodine, hyperkalaemia may develop.

Pregnancy and lactation:

It is possible to use "Vitamin Vitam® for children" during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding). During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the need for iodine increases. The drug is prescribed according to the indications, if the intake of iodine with food is less than 150 μg / day.Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the drug penetrates the placenta and can cause hypothyroidism and goiter in the fetus. Iodine is excreted in breast milk and there is a risk of developing hypothyroidism in an infant. In this regard, during pregnancy and lactation, the drug "Iod Vitrum ® for children" should be used only at recommended doses.

Dosing and Administration:

Inside, after eating, chewing on the pill.

Prevention of diffuse euthyroid goiter:

Children from 3 to 12 years: 100 mcg.

Adolescents: 100-200 mcg per day (1-2 tablets).

In pregnancy and lactation: 100-200 mcg per day (1-2 tablets).

Treatment of euthyroid goiter:

Children from 3 to 12 years and adolescents: 100-200 mcg per day (1-2 tablets).

Preventive drug intake should be carried out for several years, and often throughout life. To treat goiter in children and adolescents usually takes 6-12 months or more.

The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.

Side effects:

When applying Iodine Vitrum® at recommended doses of side effects is unlikely. In rare cases of prolonged use of high doses of the drug, the development of "iodism" is possible: metallic taste in the mouth, iodine fever, iodine acne; very rarely: swelling and inflammation of the mucous membranes (runny nose, conjunctivitis).

In rare cases, the digestive system is possible: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, swelling of the salivary glands, hypersalivation.

Allergic reactions: in isolated cases - skin rash, angioedema, allergic arthritis, eosinophilia, lymphadenopathy.

Hyperkalemia.

Overdose:

With the long-term administration of high doses of the drug (more than 300 micrograms per day), iodine-induced hyperthyroidism may develop.

When treated with high doses of iodine (more than 1000 micrograms per day), in some cases iodine-induced goiter and hypothyroidism may develop.

Chronic overdose can lead to the phenomenon of "iodism": metallic taste in the mouth, swelling and inflammation of mucous membranes (rhinitis, conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, bronchitis); acne; dermatitis; swelling of the salivary glands; temperature increase; irritability.

Treatment for acute intoxication: gastric lavage with starch solution, protein or 5% sodium thiosulfate solution until all traces of iodine are removed.

Symptomatic therapy of disturbance of water balance, electrolyte balance, anti-shock therapy.

Treatment for chronic intoxication: drug withdrawal.

Treatment of iodine-induced hypothyroidism: drug withdrawal, normalization of metabolism with the help of thyroid hormones.

Treatment of iodine-induced thyrotoxicosis: mild forms of treatment are not required; when the forms are expressed, a thyrostatic therapy is required (the effect of which is always delayed). In severe cases (thyrotoxic crisis), intensive therapy, plasmaphoresis and thyroidectomy are necessary.

Interaction:

Inclusion of iodine in the thyroid gland is suppressed by potassium perchlorate (at concentrations in the blood exceeding 5 mg / ml). As a result of the interaction of drugs, mutual strengthening or weakening of their action is possible. Therefore, before taking the drug for medical purposes - consult a doctor. Deficiency of iodine increases, and excess iodine lowers the effectiveness of hyperthyroidism therapy with thyreostatic agents. In this regard, before or during treatment of hyperthyroidism, it is recommended, whenever possible, to avoid any intake of iodine. On the other hand, thyreostatic drugs inhibit the transition of iodine to an organic compound in the thyroid gland and, thus, can cause the formation of goiter.

Simultaneous treatment with high doses of iodine and lithium salts can contribute to the onset of goiter and hypothyroidism. High doses of the drug in combination with potassium-sparing diuretics can lead to hyperkalemia. ACE inhibitors (incl. captopril, enalapril, lisinopril) increase the risk of hyperkalemia. Reduces the grip of the thyroid gland 1311 and 1231.

Effect on the ability to drive transp. cf. and fur:No data.

Form release / dosage:

Tablets are chewable 100 mcg.

Packaging:

30 tablets chewing in a bottle of polyethylene with a screw cap made of the same material and a safety valve made of foil and a protective strip of polyethylene. The label is attached to the bottle, the bottle is tightened with a polyethylene film and, together with the instruction for use, is placed in a cardboard box.

15 tablets of chewing in a blister of aluminum foil / PVC. 2, 4, 6, 8 or 10 blisters together with instructions for use are placed in a cardboard box.

Storage conditions:

At a temperature of 10 to 30 ° C, in a dry place.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life:

3 years. Do not use after the expiration date.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:Without recipe

Registration number:LSR-001042/09

Date of registration:12.02.2009

Expiration Date:Unlimited

The owner of the registration certificate:Unipharm, Inc.Unipharm, Inc. USA

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UNIPHARM ,, Inc. USA

Representation: & nbspUNIFARM, Inc. UNIFARM, Inc. USA

Information update date: & nbsp17.11.2017

Illustrated instructions

Instructions

Iodum Vitrum for children (Iodine Vitrum Kids)