ATC codes:
H03CA
EMLc
Indication
Thyrotoxicosis
ICD11 code:
5A02.Z
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Oral > Liquid:
5% w/v + 10% w/v (aqueous)
(EMLc)
Sex
All
Age
Children (1 month - 12 years)
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended:
- to update the medicine description to reflect the active ingredients: i.e. iodine + potassium (Lugol's solution)
- to modify the formulation description to better describe the available dosage forms.