iodine + potassium iodide · Medicine question

Can it be used in children?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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The topical product is licensed for children but contraindicated in newborn infants. The oral solution requires caution in children and specialist direction.

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Iodine Tincture BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
Aqueous Iodine Oral Solution BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 4

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