چكيده لاتين :
Although universal salt iodization has been
used as the most effective method of providing
iodine supplementation, in areas
where salt iodization program has failed,
or when iodized salt is not widely available,
iodized oil can be used for iodine supplementation.
Following administration of iodized oil, iodine
is continuously released from the lipid stores
over long periods of time. The effect may last for one
year after oral and up to 3-7years after intramuscular
administration, helping to prevent endemic goiter,
physical and psychomotor retardation, and the undesirable
pre- and postnatal complications of iodine
deficiency. Iodized oil administration decreases the
size of goiter, reverses hypothyroidism, improves
psychomotor performance and corrects auditory disturbances
caused by iodine deficiency. Dermatologic
complications, iodine induced hyperthyroidism
and hypothyroidism may occur following its
use, but enhancement of thyroid autoimmunity and
thyroiditis have rarely been reported. The use of iodized
oil during pregnancy has no deleterious effects
on the thyroid function of the offspring.
