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Medicines iodine + potassium iodideQuestion & answer

iodine + potassium iodide · Medicine question

Can the tincture be swallowed?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is for external use only, and swallowing it can cause serious poisoning.

Sources for this answer

Iodine Tincture BPemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 5
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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