Overdose of iodomarin during pregnancy and children - symptoms and consequences

Category: Drug poisoning

An overdose of iodomarin occurs due to the use of the drug in excess quantities. Such poisoning is rarely diagnosed. However, many people believe that the drug is not dangerous and use it uncontrollably. The result is an overdose and disruption of the body.

Iodomarin is a drug prescribed for iodine deficiency in the body. The main element in the composition is potassium iodide.

It is found on sale in tablet form of one hundred and two hundred milligrams. Prescribed for specific conditions of the body with a deficiency of this element.

States:

• Acute iodine deficiency - goiter, thyroiditis,
• Deficiency of the substance in children, adolescents, women during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
• The recovery period after treatment of goiter with medications,
• For prevention when people live in environmentally unfavorable areas.

Taking iodomarin has certain features. In case of overdose, a disruption in the functionality of the body is observed.

When prescribing a medicine, you must carefully follow the indicated dosage. For prophylactic purposes, the drug can be taken for several months; in rare cases, iodomarin can be used for several years or even a lifetime.

Women during pregnancy and children are recommended to take the medication in courses of two to four weeks. The drug is taken after meals, washed down with a large volume of clean water. Iodomarin has contraindications under which its use is not permitted.

It is forbidden:

• Hyperthyroidism,
• Thyroid adenoma,
• Dühring's dermatitis,
• Allergic reactions to the component.

For hyperthyroidism, the drug can be prescribed if the cause of the disease is iodine deficiency.

Active effect of the drug

Iodomarin is another name for the active ingredient potassium iodide. This drug is capable of breaking down in the body to form iodine ions. This drug brings great benefits to the functioning of the thyroid gland. Once inside, the drug enters the thyroid gland along with the blood, where it disintegrates, forming ions. They are involved in the formation of thyroid hormones T3 and T4.

Thyroid hormones normalize metabolism, which has a positive effect on the functioning of all organs. Thyroid hormones have beneficial effects on the heart and nervous system. Iodomarin enhances the dissimilation process. This means that organic matter is able to break down into simpler substances faster. This medicine can be taken not only for treatment, but as a preventive measure. This usually occurs in areas with high radiation.

Everyone can take the drug Iodomarin, but mainly people at risk need it. These include children, adolescents, pregnant and nursing mothers. If there is a lack of iodine during pregnancy, the baby may be born mentally retarded.

Children may experience stunted growth and mental development. Iodomarin helps milk flow into the mammary gland. An overdose of the drug is possible, so it is better to take it as prescribed by a doctor.

What's happened

Allergies to medications are being diagnosed more and more often, and there are many reasons for this. This can be either individual intolerance to the active components of the drug, or weakened immunity due to previous diseases. An allergy to a drug only appears when the drug is taken again.

The first entry of an allergen into the body provokes the production of specific antibodies that bind to proteins, causing an immune response in the form of increased sensitivity to antigens. A second dose of the drug causes a confrontation between antibodies and antigens in the body, resulting in rejection, accompanied by a violent allergic reaction and inflammation.

The reason for this may be the wrong combination of several drugs, the method of use or administration of the drug, food allergies, or the presence of chronic diseases. People suffering from metabolic disorders and liver pathologies are more susceptible to drug allergies than others. In men over 30 years of age, drug allergies are much more common than in women. Heredity and genetic predisposition play a huge role in this process.

How to take Iodomarin correctly?

Like any other medicine, Iodomarin has side effects. That is why it is necessary to study the instructions for use in advance. This drug can only be prescribed by your doctor. Do not neglect his instructions, take the medicine according to the instructions, so as not to exceed the dosage in any case. As a preventative measure, the doctor may prescribe a whole course of drinking for several years. The most important thing is to take the pills on time so as not to violate the regimen.

Depending on the situation, treatment may be extended for life. Pregnant women are usually not prescribed to take the drug in long courses. This rule also applies to children. The required dosage will be indicated on the package of Iodomarin. The drug is taken after meals with plain water.

Dosage

The daily amount of the active substance is determined based on the individual characteristics of the person and his state of health. The dose is affected by age, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and the presence of diseases. The course of treatment is determined by the doctor.

For adults

The dose of the drug ranges from 50 to 500 mcg of active substance per day. The exact amount can only be determined by the attending physician, who is familiar with the patient’s situation. If the specialist has not given any special instructions, it is enough to adhere to the standards prescribed by the manufacturer in the instructions.

For children

Iodomarin, reviews (the harm and benefits of the medicine are assessed individually) about which 70-75% are positive, can be prescribed to children from the first weeks of life.

When determining the daily dose, it is important to take into account the age of the child, as well as the purpose for which the medication is used:

During pregnancy and pregnancy

During pregnancy, a woman's need for vitamins and minerals increases, so doctors recommend starting to take additional supplements. The dosage is determined by a specialist familiar with the individual characteristics of the expectant mother and the condition of the fetus.

The standard daily amount of iodine offered by manufacturers is 200 mcg. The specified dose cannot be exceeded, since the active ingredient of the drug affects the child.

Overdose of Iodomarin

If the drug is used incorrectly, an overdose may occur.
You will understand this condition immediately, so the symptoms will not differ from any poisoning. You may have:

• diarrhea;
• nausea and vomiting;
• dehydration;
• severe cutting pain in the intestines.

Remember that iodine reacts with starch to give a blue tint. So don't be alarmed if your vomit and diarrhea are this color. But this will only happen if the day before you ate something starchy. The worst thing that can happen from an overdose is death. At best, a person will get esophageal stenosis.

The drug should be taken very carefully, as an excess of iodine also has a negative effect on the body. If this trace element accumulates in the body, bad processes may begin to progress. It could be rhinitis, gastroenteritis or even tuberculosis. During pregnancy, in case of overdose, swelling, various rashes or fever may appear.

In more severe cases, dehydration and severe shock may occur. Iodism may appear. First of all, it is very important to take the right measures. You will definitely need to rinse your stomach with a solution containing iodine (sodium thiosulfate solution). Then the shock should be removed. After which treatment can be carried out to normalize the water-electrolyte balance.

If hypothyroidism develops from long-term use of Iodomarin, then immediately stop taking this medication. You will also need to normalize your metabolism. In this case, the doctor has the right to prescribe medications that contain thyroid hormones.

Diagnostics

Determining the presence of an allergy to iodine is quite simple on your own. It is enough to take a bottle of iodine and cotton swabs, soak them well in the solution and apply several strips on the neck, wrists and forearms. If severe redness, swelling, itching or burning appears at the application sites within 24 hours, this indicates iodine intolerance.

The remains of the drug are thoroughly washed off and any antihistamine is taken. If there is a lack of this microelement in the body, the drawn stripes completely disappear within a couple of hours after application.

How to help a person with severe intoxication with Iodomarin?

You can cope with severe poisoning at home. The most effective thing you can do is rinse your stomach. For these purposes, 5 percent sodium thiosulfate or starch solutions are usually used. Carry out the rinsing procedure until the blue color in the vomit disappears. Then it is necessary to restore the water and electrolyte balance. In case of severe intoxication, you may have to go to the hospital for additional cleansing of the body.

With chronic poisoning, the situation is a little easier. Simply stop taking the drug. Then proceed in the same way as in the first case. That is, you wash your stomach using any available means. If an excess of iodine provokes the appearance of any diseases, then you should consult your doctor.

Contraindications[ | ]

Hypersensitivity to iodine, pronounced and latent (for doses exceeding 150 mcg/day), hyperfunction of the thyroid gland, toxic thyroid adenoma, nodular goiter and other benign tumors of the thyroid gland (for doses exceeding 300 mcg/day, with the exception of preoperative iodine therapy), Dühring's dermatitis herpetiformis, pulmonary tuberculosis, nephritis, hemorrhagic diathesis, nephrosis, furunculosis, acne, pyoderma.

With caution[ | ]

Pregnancy, breastfeeding.

In what cases is Yodomarin prescribed to children and pregnant women?

It is not uncommon for women to be prescribed the drug Iodomarin during pregnancy. This is right! After all, a lack of iodine during pregnancy often leads to pathologies in the baby, and if the period is very short, a deficiency of this element can lead to spontaneous miscarriage.

For each woman, the dosage regimen is selected individually depending on the characteristics of the body. It is necessary to strictly follow all doctor's instructions. If during pregnancy there is an excess of iodine in the body, symptoms will appear: nausea or vomiting, pain in the lower abdomen and darkening of the mucous membranes. If a pregnant woman notices such manifestations, she should immediately consult a doctor and stop taking the drug.

Some children have serious problems with the thyroid gland. In this case, the doctor may prescribe Iodomarin according to a special regimen. All appointments are strictly individual. This medicine helps restore iodine levels in the body.

Possible consequences

Any poisoning causes a disruption in the body's adaptive abilities. This leads to an increased risk of infectious diseases. An overdose can cause the development of:

• narrowing in the esophagus;
• exacerbations of sluggish chronic processes;
• dehydration and shock.

Consequences arise from prolonged intoxication of the body. In general, the prognosis is favorable.

Interaction of the drug with other drugs

If you need to treat hypertriosis, you should avoid taking iodine. Thyrostatic drugs often provoke the formation of a goiter, which slows down the flow of iodine into the organic matter that flows in the thyroid gland. It is strictly forbidden to simultaneously take iodinated drugs with medications containing Li salts (lithium) in large doses. This will also lead to the formation of a goiter. The drug cannot be taken simultaneously with diuretics. Otherwise, this combination will lead to the development of hyperkalemia.

Causes of poisoning

An overdose of Iodomarin occurs rarely. The drug is available in tablet form. each contains 0.2 mg potassium iodide.

Adults are prescribed 1 tablet per day, children – 0.1 mg. An overdose occurs if you take at one time a dose that is 10 times the daily dose.

Overdose occurs if children take more than 0.4 g of the drug at a time. Sometimes people with neurotic diseases increase the dosage of the medicine to achieve a quick effect.

Chronic overdose - taking Iodomarin in large doses or for a long time. Even with the correct dosage, you can exceed the iodine concentration if you consume seafood or other similar vitamins at the same time as the drug. Therefore, it is not recommended to take Iodomarin without indications.

Need to know! Overdose is possible when taking expired medication.

Lethal dose

Iodomarin is not a dangerous drug. The lethal dose is 2-3 g. This is what the undiluted tincture contains. In case of an overdose of tablets, death is possible due to complications and untimely assistance.

If the victim is conscious

If the victim is still conscious, then you are lucky. Take advantage of the moment:

1. First ask him how much of the drug he took. Do not “lean” on the victim, he needs fresh air. It is advisable to provide the person with maximum oxygen supply. You can even open the windows.
2. Next, you will need to induce vomiting in the victim yourself. This should only be done if the person is conscious. To do this, you need to take a liter of warm vita and salt it. Now, using a small spoon, you need to press on the root of the tongue.
3. You should also prepare activated carbon in advance. One tablet is for 10 kilograms of human weight. After irritating the back wall of the pharynx and the root of the tongue, give the victim black tablets to drink. If a reaction occurs after activated carbon and the patient vomits, then it is worth repeating the procedure.
4. Then you need to put a wet towel soaked in cold water on your head. This must be done so that the toxic component does not reach the brain.

Enterodes, Enterosorb and Entegnin act as analogues of activated carbon. The latter remedy is available in the form of granules. The drug must be diluted in ordinary water. Take the medicine slowly, in small sips. In case of severe poisoning, the dosage indicated on the package must be doubled. But in any case, it is better to coordinate all your actions with your doctor.

Contraindications for use

It is not recommended to prescribe medication if the patient has certain diseases. The drug can be prescribed, but only if the probable benefit significantly outweighs the possible harm.

Contraindications include:

1. Individual hypersensitivity to any component present in the drug.
2. Tumor formations in the thyroid gland.
3. Hyperthyroidism.

Before prescribing medication to patients with these deviations, the doctor must carefully review the patient’s medical history and take into account possible nuances.

An overdose of Iodomarin is especially dangerous for children.

If the victim is unconscious

With severe intoxication, a person may be unconscious. The first thing you need to do is feel your pulse and check your breathing. If everything is functioning, take decisive action. It is necessary to position the patient correctly so that oxygen can flow to him. This will help prevent inhalation of vomit.

Then place the victim on his stomach and turn his head to the side. Before the ambulance arrives, the victim’s breathing should be regularly checked. If it suddenly stops, perform all necessary manipulations. If there is no pulse, immediately begin performing cardiac massage.

In case of intoxication with Iodomarin, the main thing is to take action in time; perhaps it will be possible to save someone’s life.

Symptoms

An allergy to potassium iodide may cause the following symptoms:

1. Rash (this can spread throughout the body).
2. Bullous dermatitis. This is an inflammatory disease of the skin in which large blisters filled with fluid form.
3. Blistering small rashes.
4. Redness.
5. Peeling of the skin.
6. Severe itching.
7. Quite often, allergic rhinitis occurs, as well as spasms in the bronchi.

In severe cases, anaphylactic shock may occur, as well as angioedema, which spreads throughout the body.