YODBALANS

Active material: Potassium iodide
When ATH: H03CA
CCF: Iodine for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the thyroid gland
ICD-10 codes (testimony): E01.0, E03, E04, O99.2
When CSF: 15.04.02
Manufacturer: MERCK KGaA (Germany)

Pharmaceutical form, composition and packaging

◊ Pills Valium, from almost white to white with a yellowish tint, with Valium on one party and chasing “EM33”- another.

Excipients: lactose monohydrate, cellulose, corn starch, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

25 PC. – blisters (2) – packs cardboard.
25 PC. – blisters (4) – packs cardboard.

◊ Pills Valium, from almost white to white with a yellowish tint, with Valium on one party and chasing “EM70”- another.

Excipients: lactose monohydrate, cellulose, corn starch, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose.

25 PC. – blisters (2) – packs cardboard.
25 PC. – blisters (4) – packs cardboard.

Pharmacological action

Iodine. Iodine belongs to the essential trace elements, It is part of the thyroid hormones. Thyroid hormones are involved in the regulation of metabolic processes in the body: protein, fat, carbohydrate and energy; necessary for the development of all organs and systems, regulate the activity of the brain, the nervous and cardiovascular systems, genital and breast, They play an important role in the growth and development of the child, the formation of his intellectual abilities. Especially needed for children, Adolescents, women during pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding).

Yodbalans, As a source of iodine, up for its deficiency in the body, prevents the development of iodine deficiency disorders, It prevents the development of goiter, associated with a lack of iodine in the diet. It normalizes the size of the thyroid gland in newborns, children, adolescents and adults.

Pharmacokinetics

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Testimony

- Prevention of endemic goiter;

- Prevention of relapse weeks after surgical removal, as well as the completion of the treatment of goiter thyroid hormone drugs;

- Treatment of diffuse euthyroid goitre in newborns, children, adolescents and adults younger patients.

Dosage regimen

To prevention of endemic goiter infants and children prescribers of calculation 50-100 micrograms of iodine / day; adolescents and adults – 100-200 micrograms of iodine / day; at Pregnancy and lactation (breast-feeding) – 200 micrograms of iodine / day.

To prevention of relapse weeks after the surgical removal, or upon completion of a course of treatment with thyroid hormones – 100-200 micrograms of iodine daily.

At treatment of euthyroid goiter newborn, children, teenagers, young adult patients appointed 100-200 micrograms of iodine / day.

The daily dose should be taken in the 1 reception, after meal, drinking plenty of fluids.

Use of the drug with prophylactically It held for months or years, often – Lifelong.

To goiter in Newborn In most cases, 2-4 weeks; in children, adolescents and adults typically requires 6-12 months or more. The duration of treatment is determined by physician individually.

Side effect

When prophylactic use Yodbalansa, as well as the therapeutic use in neonates, children and adolescents of side effects, usually, not observed.

Allergic reactions: sometimes – skin rash, angioedema.

Contraindications

- Pronounced thyrotoxicosis;

- Latent hyperthyroidism;

- Dermatitis herpetiformis Duhring;

- Toxic adenoma, nodular goiter (except preoperative therapy to thyroid blocking);

- Hypersensitivity to iodine.

Yodbalans should not be taken in hypothyroidism, except, when the development of the latter is caused by severe iodine deficiency.

Use of the drug should be avoided during treatment with radioactive iodine, the presence or suspected cancer of the thyroid gland.

Pregnancy and lactation

During pregnancy and lactation the need for iodine increases, so it is especially important to use Yodbalansa in sufficient doses to ensure an adequate supply of iodine in the body (intake of iodine should not be <200 mg / day).

The drug penetrates well through the placenta, excreted in breast milk. Therefore, use of the drug during pregnancy and lactation is possible only at the recommended doses.

Cautions

It should be taken into account, against the background of drug therapy in patients with renal insufficiency may develop hyperkalemia.

Overdose

When long-term administration of high doses of the drug (>300 mg / day) may develop iodine-induced hyperthyroidism (especially in elderly patients, in the presence of nodular goiter or toxic adenoma).

When therapy with iodine in very high doses (>1000 mg / day) in some cases, can develop goiter caused by iodine and hypothyroidism.

Chronic overdose can lead to yodizma (metallic taste in mouth, swelling and inflammation of the mucous membranes / rhinitis, conjunctivitis, gastroenteritis, bronchitis /, acne, dermatitis, swelling of the salivary glands, temperature rise, irritability).

Drug Interactions

The effectiveness of treatment tireostatikami while receiving drugs iodine drops.

Perchlorate and potassium thiocyanate inhibit the absorption of iodine by the thyroid gland.

Supplementation of iodine in high doses and co-administration of potassium-sparing diuretics may lead to the development of hyperkalemia.

Co-administration of drugs in high doses of iodine and lithium preparations promotes goiter and hypothyroidism.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug is resolved to application as an agent Valium holidays.

Conditions and terms

The drug should be stored in the dark, inaccessible to children at temperature from 15 ° to 30 ° C. Shelf life – 3 year.