If you’re not sure whether your dosing information is correct, double check with your doctor and your pharmacist. Pay attention to the frequency of the doses as well as the amount that you are supposed to take. For example, if you’re an adult taking Lugol’s in preparation for thyroid surgery, your doctor will likely instruct you to take 5 to 7 drops 3 times daily for 10 days before the operation. [6] X Research source
If the medicine upsets your stomach, try mixing it with milk or taking it with a meal. If you’re giving the medication to an infant or child, ask their doctor if you can mix it with juice, formula, or milk.
Many people experience no side effects when taking Lugol’s iodine.
