Lugol’s Iodine Solution 100ml

Lugol’s iodine, also known as aqueous iodine and strong iodine solution, is a solution of potassium iodide with iodine in water.^[2] It is a medication and disinfectant used for a number of purposes.^[3][4] Taken by mouth it is used to treat thyrotoxicosis until surgery can be carried out, protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine, and to treat iodine deficiency.^[4][5] When applied to the cervix it is used to help in screening for cervical cancer.^[6] As a disinfectant it may be applied to small wounds such as a needle stick injury.^[3] A small amount may also be used for emergency disinfection of drinking water