1 May 2026Oral drugs
Iodized oil oral
Iodized oil guidance for prevention and treatment of severe iodine deficiency with annual dosing by age group.
This guide page is for structured reference only and does not replace a clinician, pharmacist, or emergency review. Dose choice, route choice, interactions, and safety decisions still need professional judgment.
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)
This page reproduces the structured reference information for this batch while leaving out the Storage and Remarks sections.
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