Iodine Potassium Iodide Ki

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Lugol's iodine, also known as aqueous iodine and strong iodine solution, is a solution of potassium iodide with iodine in water.[2] It is a medication and disinfectant used for a number of purposes.[3][4] Taken by mouth it is used to treat thyrotoxicosis until surgery can be carried out, protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine, and to treat iodine deficiency.[4][5] When applied to the cervix it is used t...

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Potassium iodide is a chemical compound, medication, and dietary supplement.[3][4] As a medication it is used to treat hyperthyroidism, in radiation emergencies, and to protect the thyroid gland when certain types of radiopharmaceuticals are used.[5] In the developing world it is also used to treat skin sporotrichosis and phycomycosis.[5][6] As a supplement it is used in those who have low intake of iodine in the ...