What is Lugol's Iodine?
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Lugol's iodine solution is often used as an antiseptic and disinfectant, for emergency disinfection of drinking water, and as a reagent for starch detection in routine laboratory and medical tests. It has been used more rarely to replenish iodine deficiency.
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How do members experience Lugol's Iodine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iodine deficiency | 2 | 0 | |
| Enlarged thyroid (goiter) | 1 | 1 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 | |
| Hypothyroidism | 1 | 1 | |
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Acne breakout | 1 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | |
| Feeling of heart pounding | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
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