Molecular Iodine
Molecular Iodine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Molecular Iodine is commonly used as an antiseptic for minor cuts and abrasions, preventing infections that may result from contaminated wounds. Additionally, iodine has been studied in the treatment of fibrocystic disease and breast cancer.
Trade Name | Molecular Iodine |
Availability | Unknown |
Generic | Iodine |
Iodine Other Names | diiodine, Iodine, iodo, molecular iodine |
Type | |
Formula | I2 |
Weight | Average: 253.8089 Monoisotopic: 253.80893684 |
Groups | Approved, Investigational |
Therapeutic Class | |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Molecular Iodine is an ingredient of nutritional supplements that is also used for disinfection.
Investigated for use/treatment in breast disorders (unspecified) and pain (acute or chronic).
Molecular Iodine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns, Antisepsis, Antimycotic, Prophylaxis of bacterial skin infections
How Molecular Iodine works
Molecular iodine is known to inhibit the induction and promotion of N-methyl-n-nitrosourea-induced mammary carcinogenesis, to regress 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-induced breast tumors in rats.It has also been shown to have beneficial effects in fibrocystic human breast disease.
Food Interaction
- Avoid goitrogenic foods. These include soy, cassava, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, and other cruciferous vegetables.
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