Iodized Oil Oral: Dosing and Precautions
Iodized oil guidance for prevention and treatment of severe iodine deficiency with annual dosing by age group.
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Therapeutic action
Iodine supplementation.
Indications
Prevention and treatment of severe iodine deficiency.
Forms and strengths
- 190 mg capsule of iodine.
Dose and duration
- Child under 1 year: 1 capsule (190 mg) once a year.
- Child from 1 to < 6 years: 2 capsules (380 mg) once a year.
- Child from 6 to 15 years: 3 capsules (570 mg) once a year.
- Pregnant woman or women of childbearing age: 2 capsules (380 mg) once a year.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- Do not administer to patients with allergy to iodine or hyperthyroidism.
- Do not administer to patients over 45 years.
- May cause allergic reactions and dysthyroidism.
- Pregnancy: no contra-indication.
- Breast-feeding: no contra-indication.
Source
MSF Essential drugs practical guidelines (January 2026)
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