Molecular mass: 253.809 g/mol PubChem compound: 807
Iodine is an essential trace element in the human diet, necessary for the formation of thyroid hormones and consequently it is used in iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders. It also has antimicrobial activity.
For the prophylaxis and treatment of iodine deficiency disorders it may be given as potassium or sodium iodide, iodised oil, or potassium iodate. In the pre-operative management of hyperthyroidism iodine and iodides are used with antithyroid drugs such as carbimazole, thiamazole, or propylthiouracil.
Iodine has a powerful bactericidal action. It is also active against fungi, viruses, protozoa, cysts, and spores. Iodine is used as an antiseptic and disinfectant generally as a 2% or 2.5% solution.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D08AG03 | Iodine | D Dermatologicals → D08 Antiseptics and disinfectants → D08A Antiseptics and disinfectants → D08AG Iodine products |
Iodine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)
Croatia (HR)
Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
Ireland (IE)
New Zealand (NZ)
Poland (PL)
Singapore (SG)
Spain (ES)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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