Iodine Concentrate Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Iodine Concentrate against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Iodine Concentrate is a dietary supplement by Complete H2O Minerals with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 69 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium, Iodine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Iodine Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Partial disclosure
Iodine Concentrate contains three ingredients: potassium, iodine, and chloride, plus purified water as the liquid base. Potassium is an electrolyte your body needs to regulate heartbeat and muscle function.
Iodine supports thyroid health and is essential for normal growth and metabolism. The product has one inactive ingredient—the purified water that carries these minerals.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Iodine in this product is likely effective for preventing or treating iodine deficiency and for protecting the thyroid after radiation exposure. It's possibly effective for oral mucositis (mouth sores) and periodontitis (gum disease).
The facts we hold don't include effectiveness ratings for the potassium or chloride in this product, so we can't speak to those roles.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Potassium from food is safe, but supplements can cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease—use supplements only under medical guidance. Iodine is well tolerated in normal dietary amounts, but high doses can trigger thyroid problems like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Most common side effects from iodine include nausea, diarrhea, headache, and metallic taste; potassium may cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting. Serious but rare effects of high potassium include irregular heartbeats or heart block; high iodine rarely causes severe allergic reactions or skin lesions from chronic overuse.
For pregnancy, adequate iodine is important, but use only the amount your doctor advises and avoid high-dose products; the same caution applies to breastfeeding, since excess iodine can pass into breast milk.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you use potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs (all blood pressure or heart medications that raise potassium risk), lithium, antithyroid drugs, or amiodarone—all pose moderate-severity interactions with ingredients in this product.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glancePartially disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product is designed for iodine replacement and electrolyte support, but it's not something to start on your own if you have kidney disease, take blood pressure or heart medications, or use thyroid or mood medications. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before you add it to see whether it's right for your health and medications.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 31, 2018.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Iodine Concentrate, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Complete H2O Minerals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 188671000397 |
| Net contents | 32 Oz(s); 1 Quart(s); 946 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 31, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 180143 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Children (All) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Iodine Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 0 NP | -- |
| Potassium | 75 mcg | -- |
| Iodine | 100 mcg | 40% |
| Total Fat | 0 NP | -- |
| Chloride | 0 NP | -- |
Other ingredients: purified Water
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Formula
Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones Triiodothyronine T-3 and Thyroxine T-4 and is crucial for thyroid function. The thyroid hormones are vital to the development of organs and the epidermal layers of the brain. Iodine also regulates the body's metabolism, the body's thermostat, and its blood vessels.
General Statements
In processing, FDA & GMP guidelines are observed and strictly followed.
Quality products for a quality life!
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Storage
For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
For best results, store in a cool, dark place and use within six months.
Recommended Dosage: Adults: 1 Tsp. 100 mcg Children: 1/2 Tsp. 50 mcg or as recommended by a health care professional.
Precautions
Note: Do not use if tampered seal is broken or missing.
Formulation
Complete H2O Minerals contain no preservatives, fillers or artificial ingredients.
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Iodine Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Iodine Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals
These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size0.5 tsp Dosage formLiquid Servings per container192 Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Potassium
Interacts with62 drugs
Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...
Potassium monograph & interactionsIodine
Interacts with7 drugs
Iodine is an essential mineral your body needs to make thyroid hormones, and most people get enough from iodized salt, dairy, and seafood. Supplements...
Iodine monograph & interactionsChloride
Other (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Iodine Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Iodine Concentrate by Complete H2O Minerals interacts with medications through its potassium and iodine content.
The most serious concern is potassium's effect on blood potassium levels: if you take potassium-sparing diuretics (water pills that preserve potassium), ACE inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)—all blood pressure or heart medications—adding this product raises your risk of dangerously high blood potassium (hyperkalemia), which can cause irregular heartbeats or cardiac arrest.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Iodine poses separate moderate-severity risks with three medication types. If you take lithium (a mood stabilizer), iodine may add to its thyroid-suppressing effects.
Antithyroid drugs used to treat overactive thyroid can have their effects altered by iodine. Amiodarone (Cordarone), a heart rhythm medication containing high iodine itself, could push your iodine levels too high when combined with this product.
Altogether, these interactions span 69 individual medications. We could not check chloride for interactions—no data is on file for that ingredient.
Before you start this product, run your exact medications through the checker on this page, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take any blood pressure, heart, thyroid, or mood medications.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Iodine Concentrate interact with 69 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 3 ingredients in Iodine Concentrate interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Potassium Iodine
Hydrochlorothiazide, IrbesartanAvalide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan interactionHydrochlorothiazide, LisinoprilPrinzide, Zestoretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Lisinopril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, Losartan PotassiumHyzaar
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium interactionHydrochlorothiazide, MoexiprilUniretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Moexipril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, QuinaprilAccuretic
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Quinapril interactionHydrochlorothiazide, SpironolactoneAldactazide, Aldactide 25, Aldactide 50, Spirozine
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Spironolactone interactionHydrochlorothiazide, TriamtereneDyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25, Triamzide, Triazide
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene interactionHydrochlorothiazide, ValsartanDiovan HCT
How Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide, Valsartan interactionIrbesartanAprovel, Avapro
How Irbesartan interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Irbesartan interactionIrbesartan, HydrochlorothiazideCoAprovel
How Irbesartan, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Irbesartan, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionLisinoprilPrinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril
How Lisinopril interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Lisinopril interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineLithium Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining iodine with lithium might have additive hypothyroid effects.
Read the full Iodine + Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interactionLosartan PotassiumCozaar
How Losartan Potassium interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Losartan Potassium interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Methenamine Mandelate interactionMethimazoleTapazole
How Methimazole interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Methimazole interactionMoexiprilUnivasc
How Moexipril interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Moexipril interactionNebivolol Hydrochloride, ValsartanByvalson
How Nebivolol Hydrochloride, Valsartan interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAngiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Nebivolol Hydrochloride, Valsartan interactionPerindopril Arginine, AmlodipinePrestalia
How Perindopril Arginine, Amlodipine interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Perindopril Arginine, Amlodipine interactionPerindopril ErbumineAceon
How Perindopril Erbumine interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Perindopril Erbumine interactionPotassium Bicarbonate (prescription Drug)Efferv Potassium, K Efferv Potassium
How Potassium Bicarbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Bicarbonate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Bicarbonate , Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug)Effer-K
How Potassium Bicarbonate , Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Bicarbonate , Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride (prescription Drug)Efferv Potassium Chloride
How Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Chloride (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Citrate (prescription Drug)Urocit K
How Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Gluconate, Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug)Twin-K
How Potassium Gluconate, Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Gluconate, Potassium Citrate (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Iodide (prescription Drug)Thyro-Block
How Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interactionPotassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate (prescription Drug)K-Phos MF, K-Phos No 2
How Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate (prescription Drug) interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate (prescription Drug) interactionPropylthiouracil, PtuPropylthiouracil
How Propylthiouracil, Ptu interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAntithyroid Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Read the full Iodine + Propylthiouracil, Ptu interactionQuinaprilAccupril, Accupro
How Quinapril interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Quinapril interactionRamiprilAltace
How Ramipril interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumAce Inhibitors (aceis) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Ramipril interactionSacubitril, ValsartanEntresto
How Sacubitril, Valsartan interacts with Iodine Concentrate — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
PotassiumPotassium-sparing Diuretics, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (arbs) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Read the full Potassium + Sacubitril, Valsartan interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Iodine Concentrate with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Potassium
Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)
Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)
Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Iodine
Amiodarone (Cordarone)
Combining iodine with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Amiodarone contains 37.3% iodine and can increase iodine levels. Concomitant use with iodine might increase the risk of having excessive iodine levels and adversely affecting thyroid function. Monitor thyroid function.
Antithyroid Drugs
Iodine might alter the effects of antithyroid drugs.
Iodine in high doses has been reported to cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, depending on the individual's past medical history. Taking iodine while using antithyroid drugs could alter the effects of the antithyroid drugs.
Lithium
Combining iodine with lithium might have additive hypothyroid effects.
Lithium can inhibit thyroid function. Several case reports suggest that concomitant use of lithium and potassium iodide can reduce thyroid function in otherwise healthy adults. Monitor thyroid function.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Iodine Concentrate, from the product label.
Complete H2O Minerals
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- Complete H2O Minerals
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- 707 Greenwood Road
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- West Columbia
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- 29169
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The Full Monographs Behind Iodine Concentrate’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Potassium
Interacts with 62 drugsPotassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables. P...
Read the full Potassium monograph → Herb & supplement monographIodine
Interacts with 7 drugsIodine is an essential mineral your body needs to make thyroid hormones, and most people get enough from iodized salt, dairy, and seafood. Supplements help when you are truly deficient, but...
Read the full Iodine monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Iodine Concentrate's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 38 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Potassium 12 references
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Iodine 26 references
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- Goodman GA, Rall TW, Nies AS, Taylor P. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed.
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- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Cabezas C, Bustamante B, Holgado W, Begue RE. Treatment of cutaneous sporotrichosis with one daily dose of potassium iodide. Pediatr Infect Dis J 1996;15:352-4. PubMed
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- Teng, W., Shan, Z., Teng, X., Guan, H., Li, Y., Teng, D., Jin, Y., Yu, X., Fan, C., Chong, W., Yang, F., Dai, H., Yu, Y., Li, J., Chen, Y., Zhao, D., Shi, X., Hu, F., Mao, J., Gu, X., Yang, R., Tong, Y., Wang, W., Gao, T., and Li, C. Effect of iodine int
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