Organo Iodine Drops Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Organo Iodine Drops 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.
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Organo Iodine Drops is a dietary supplement by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing iodine deficiency, supporting thyroid hormone production, general energy and metabolism support.Based on those ingredients, 7 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Iodine. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Organo Iodine Drops by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: iodine, a mineral your body needs for thyroid function and normal metabolism. The inactive ingredients are purified water, glycerin, alfalfa, and bladderwrack.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Iodine is likely effective for preventing problems from radiation exposure and for treating iodine deficiency. It's possibly effective for oral mucositis (mouth sore tissue) and periodontitis (gum disease).
The evidence for those last two is less established, but the data we hold suggests they may help.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Iodine is well tolerated when you take normal dietary amounts. High doses, though, can cause thyroid problems—too much can trigger either low thyroid (hypothyroidism) or high thyroid (hyperthyroidism), depending on your history.
Common side effects in higher doses include nausea, diarrhea, headache, metallic taste, and a stuffy or runny nose. Rare but serious allergic reactions like anaphylaxis have been reported.
In pregnancy, adequate iodine is important, but use only the amount your doctor recommends and avoid high-dose products. During breastfeeding, some iodine passes into breast milk, so follow your doctor's guidance.
The safety data rates pregnancy and lactation as possibly unsafe, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on lithium, any antithyroid drugs (such as propylthiouracil or methimazole), or amiodarone. All three carry Moderate severity interactions with iodine that could affect your thyroid function or medication effectiveness.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Organo Iodine Drops is likely effective for preventing radiation-related thyroid damage and for correcting iodine deficiency. It's not for everyone—especially not if you take lithium, antithyroid drugs, or amiodarone, where the interactions are real and need monitoring.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or on any thyroid-related medication, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.
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 Organo Iodine Drops, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 351821004136 |
| Net contents | 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 11, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 262993 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Organo Iodine Drops by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Iodine | 200 mcg | 133% |
Other ingredients: purified Water, Glycerin, Alfalfa, Bladderwrack
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: 3 drops in water or under the tongue per day or as directed by a health care professional.
General Statements
Sold only for dispensing by a licensed health care professional.
Precautions
Not to be used by pregnant or lactating women.
Do not use if seal around cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Formulation
Contains no sugar, soy, preservatives, artificial coloring or flavoring.
Progressive Laboratories packaged this product in its 3rd party GMP-inspected facility. (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Gluten free
Brand IP Statement(s)
Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories
FDA Statement of Identity
Mineral Supplement
Seals/Symbols
GMP Good Manufacturing Practices Certified GMP Compliant 21 CFR 111
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Organo Iodine Drops by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Organo Iodine Drops by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container400 Amounts shown are per serving.
Iodine
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Purified Water, Glycerin, Alfalfa, Bladderwrack. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Organo Iodine Drops by Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Organo Iodine Drops from Progressive Professional contains iodine, which interacts with lithium, antithyroid drugs, and amiodarone.
The most serious concern is amiodarone: because the drug itself is nearly 37% iodine by weight, adding iodine drops on top of it could push your iodine levels dangerously high and damage your thyroid function.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Lithium and antithyroid medications both carry Moderate severity interactions. Lithium already reduces thyroid function on its own, and iodine may worsen that effect—you'd need monitoring.
Antithyroid drugs are meant to lower thyroid activity, but iodine in high doses can unpredictably swing your thyroid either direction, so the two together could interfere with your treatment.
Altogether, these interactions span 7 individual medications. If you take any of these drug types, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start, and talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Organo Iodine Drops interact with 7 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Organo Iodine Drops interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Iodine
AmiodaroneCordarone, Pacerone
How Amiodarone interacts with Organo Iodine Drops — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
IodineAmiodarone (cordarone) Moderate
Interaction Summary
Combining iodine with amiodarone might cause excessively high iodine levels.
Read the full Iodine + Amiodarone interactionCarbimazoleNeo-Mercazole
How Carbimazole interacts with Organo Iodine Drops — 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 + Carbimazole interactionLithium Carbonate (prescription Drug)Eskalith, Lithium Carbonate
How Lithium Carbonate (prescription Drug) interacts with Organo Iodine Drops — 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) interactionMethenamine MandelateMandelamine, Methimazole
How Methenamine Mandelate interacts with Organo Iodine Drops — 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 Organo Iodine Drops — 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 interactionPotassium Iodide (prescription Drug)Thyro-Block
How Potassium Iodide (prescription Drug) interacts with Organo Iodine Drops — 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) interactionPropylthiouracil, PtuPropylthiouracil
How Propylthiouracil, Ptu interacts with Organo Iodine Drops — 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 interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Organo Iodine Drops with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
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 Organo Iodine Drops, from the product label.
Progressive Professional from Progressive Laboratories
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- Progressive Laboratories, Inc.
- City
- Irving
- State
- Texas
- ZipCode
- 75038
- Phone Number
- 1-800-527-9512
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The Full Monographs Behind Organo Iodine Drops’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Organo Iodine Drops'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.
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The 26 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.
Iodine 26 references
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- Goodman GA, Rall TW, Nies AS, Taylor P. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 9th ed.
- Ghent WR, Eskin BA, Low DA, Hill LP. Iodine replacement in fibrocystic disease of the breast. Can J Surg 1993;36:453-60.
- Potassium iodide for nuclear exposure. Pharmacist's Letter/Prescriber's Letter 2001;17(12):171214.
- 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.
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