Iodine Therapy

You should keep an empty stomach for 2-4 hours for the test. You will drink radioactive liquid iodine. If you have any, please remove your denture before the test. You should not have anything other than water for 3 hours after drinking the radioactive iodine for its absorption in the body. Your physician may ask you to stop using your thyroid hormones and medications that you are on, if any. Furthermore, you should follow a low-iodine diet and pay attention to certain issues starting from 2 weeks before the test so that the treatment can be successful. The measures required in this respect are given below. Information regarding the diet that should be followed can be obtained from our department.

You are not allowed to use the following before iodine treatment

X-ray with medication (consult with your physician for the duration you will not be allowed)
Linctuses and vitamin prepared which include iodine
Medical dressing and mouthwash which include iodine
Hair dye