Iodofol
Iodofol: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Yodofol
Active ingredient: potassium iodide + folic acid (potassium iodide + acidum folicum)
Manufacturer: KENDY LTD. (Bulgaria)
Description and photo update: 19.10.2018
Iodofol - dietary supplement (biologically active additive) to food, used as an additional source of iodine and folic acid; supports the functional activity of the thyroid gland.
Release form and composition
The drug Iodofol is produced in the form of tablets weighing 95 mg, 150 pieces each. in the dispenser.
The dietary supplement contains:
- active ingredients: folic acid (vitamin B 6) - 0.4 mg; potassium iodide - 0.2 mg (equivalent to 0.15 mg of iodine);
- auxiliary ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, lactose, colloidal aqueous silicon dioxide, talc, glucose, magnesium stearate.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Iodine is a chemical element necessary in the body for the normal functioning of the thyroid gland, since it is present in the composition of its hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine, as well as for the prevention of the development of cretinism and endemic goiter.
Folic acid is a water-soluble vitamin essential for the growth and development of the immune and circulatory systems. With its deficiency, homocysteine (a marker of atherosclerotic changes) accumulates in the blood plasma, the synthesis of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) cells, preparing for chromosome replication and division, is disrupted. Folic acid is the main factor in the formation of the central nervous system (CNS), which develops in humans on the 15–28th day after fertilization: in the form of tetrahydrofolate, it takes part in the synthesis of nucleic acids and cell division, as a coenzyme it is present in the synthesis of purines and pyrimidines.
Pharmacokinetics
Potassium iodide from the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) is rapidly absorbed. Its bioavailability is 100%. It is distributed in all tissues within 2 hours. Accumulates in the thyroid gland, mammary and salivary glands. It is excreted mainly by the kidneys, partially excreted with the secretion of the salivary, sweat and bronchial glands.
Folic acid is well absorbed in the digestive tract. Intensively binds to blood proteins. After 30-60 minutes, the maximum concentration of the substance is determined in the blood. Folic acid is metabolized in the liver to tetrahydrofolic acid. Excreted by the kidneys as metabolites.
Indications for use
According to the instructions, Iodofol is recommended to be included in the diet to prevent a lack of iodine and folic acid in the body in the following conditions / diseases:
- preparation of a woman for pregnancy, the period of gestation and lactation (breastfeeding);
- living in regions with iodine deficiency in the environment;
- adherence to a diet;
- puberty in adolescents;
- memory impairment, chronic fatigue syndrome;
- relapses of endemic goiter (for prevention);
- peripheral neuropathies.
Contraindications
- hyperthyroidism;
- individual hypersensitivity to the components that make up the Iodofol tablets.
Instructions for the use of Iodofol: method and dosage
Iodofol tablets are taken orally simultaneously with meals or after meals.
Recommended dosage: adults and children over 12 years old, 1 tablet per day.
Duration of the course is 3-4 weeks. For further admission, as well as the possible conduct of repeated courses, a doctor's consultation is required.
While taking Iodofol, you should follow a balanced diet with limited intake of fats, fast carbohydrates and alcohol.
Side effects
There are reports of such adverse reactions associated with the use of Iodofol, such as nausea, itching and skin rashes.
Overdose
Overdose cases of dietary supplements have not been registered.
special instructions
Iodofol is not a drug. Before using the supplement, it is recommended to consult a doctor; in some diseases of the thyroid gland, iodine preparations are contraindicated.
In case of planning pregnancy, you should start taking the drug immediately after the termination of contraception, preferably no later than 1 month before the intended conception.
Before using it simultaneously with any other medicinal products, a doctor's consultation is required.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Iodofol is a remedy, the use of which is permissible when planning pregnancy, after its onset and during lactation. It is recommended to start taking dietary supplements 3-5 months before the expected conception after the end of the contraceptive intake and continue during pregnancy. The duration of admission is determined by the doctor. Iodofol prevents the development of intrauterine abnormalities of the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, fetal limbs. It promotes better adaptation of a woman's body to bearing a child and improves the function of the thyroid gland in pregnant patients.
Drug interactions
With the simultaneous administration of Iodofol with potassium-sparing diuretics, hyperkalemia may develop.
It is not recommended to combine dietary supplements with cytostatics, antibacterial drugs, cholestyramine, analgesics, anticonvulsants, sulfonamides and antacids, since in this case the absorption of folic acid is reduced.
The combination of Iodofol with lithium preparations can lead to the development of goiter and hypothyroidism.
Analogs
Iodofol analogs are: Iodomarin 200, Folic acid 400, Vitrum Prenatal forte, Folio, EuRho Vital iron + iodine + folic acid, Iod-Active plus, Iodium, Ioddar, Iodonorm, etc.
Terms and conditions of storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C.
The shelf life is 3 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about Yodofol
According to reviews, Iodofol is often used for splitting nails, chronic fatigue, hair loss, memory impairment, headache. Parents give it to their schoolchildren, after which they report the disappearance of problems with remembering and an increase in the child's activity. The course of treatment usually lasts at least 1 month.
Pregnant women often mention that they have been prescribed Iodofol. The duration of its intake is determined by the region of residence, the function of the thyroid gland and the state of health of the expectant mother. In areas where a disease such as goiter is endemic, dietary supplements are usually prescribed several months before the onset of the expected pregnancy, after which women take it throughout pregnancy and lactation. The use of Iodofol is permissible only after consultation with a gynecologist and endocrinologist. Patients generally speak positively about him, but occasionally there are complaints of poor tolerance and manifestations of side reactions (fatigue, apathy, headache, dizziness, nausea, stomach pain). Users also like the economy of packaging.
The price of Iodofol in pharmacies
The price of Iodofol in pharmacy chains remains unknown, since the dietary supplement is not available for sale.
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
