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iodine-potassium iodide

Formulary

Drug Name	Form	Strength	Formulary Unrestricted	Formulary Restricted	Non-Formulary	Interchange
Lugol's	SOLUTION, ORAL AND TOPICAL	5%-10%

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Important Note: 1 drop Lugol's = 0.05 mL = 8 mg iodide/iodine

Usual Dose (Thyrotoxicosis): 10 drops Lugol's (0.5 mL) PO TID, diluted in juice or water - dispense as a unit dose, not as a bulk container for oral use

Do not confuse with SSKI

May be used topically - may dispense in larger volumes

Last updated: Mar. 3, 2016

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