Iopanoic Acid

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What are you taking Iopanoic Acid for?

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  • Other
  • Hyperthyroidism

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Uses of Iopanoic Acid

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Iopanoic Acid is used in the treatment of:

  • Hyperthyroidism

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Iopanoic Acid Brand Names

Iopanoic Acid may be found in some form under the following brand names:

Iopanoic Acid Drug Class

Iopanoic Acid is part of the drug class:

Iopanoic Acid Interactions

This is not a complete list of Iopanoic Aciddrug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Iopanoic Acid and Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Iopanoic Acid falls into category C:

In animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication and had some babies born with problems. No well-controlled studies have been done in humans, though. Therefore, this medication may be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh the potential risks to the unborn child.

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There are no well-controlled studies that have been done in pregnant women. Iopanoic Acid should be used during pregnancy only if the possible benefit outweighs the possible risk to the unborn baby.

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No studies have been done in animals, and no well-controlled studies have been done in pregnant women. Iopanoic Acid should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

Iopanoic Acid Dosage

Take iopanoic acid exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully.

The Iopanoic Acid dose your doctor recommends will be based on the following (use any or all that apply):

  • the condition being treated
  • other medical conditions you have
  • other medications you are taking
  • how you respond to this medication
  • your weight
  • your height
  • your age
  • your gender

Iopanoic Acid is available in the following doses:

  • Iopanoic Acid 500 Mg Oral Tablet

Forms of Medication

Iopanoic Acid is available in the following forms:

  • Oral Tablet