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Due to the Russian-Ukrainian war, the population’s interest in iodine tablets is steadily increasing, RTL News learned from the Association of Pharmacies Operating in Network (HGYSZ). The reason: nuclear weapons could be used in the Ukraine war. However, experts warn that the uncontrolled use of iodine tablets can have serious consequences.
This article was originally published on our sister-site, Ungarn Heute.
“More and more patients ask which iodine tablets can be bought for prevention,” said Tamás Marjai, the professional director of the Association of Pharmacies Operating in Network, which unites 400 pharmacies, explaining:
Iodine-containing products taken without cause may also interfere with thyroid hormone function.”
Taking large amounts of these products at the same time can even lead to symptoms of poisoning.
He also pointed out that the iodine supplements freely available in pharmacies are not intended to replace iodine in the event of a nuclear disaster. They are essentially intended to provide the body with the iodine necessary for its proper functioning in the long term.
According to the organization, the wartime situation does not warrant exceptional iodine intake and therefore strongly advises against taking iodine supplements unnecessarily. Should an event occur in which radioactive iodine is expected to become airborne, the health authorities will take over the distribution of the high-dose tablets in the areas that may be affected.
In addition, Hungary is also continuously monitoring radioactivity in the air, including the amount of radioactive iodine, and according to the organization, there are currently no radioactive iodine emissions.
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