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The composition of Lugol&;s iodine

10% KI with 5% Iodine

5% KI and 15% Iodine

5% Iodine with 20% KI

10% Iodine and 20% KI

High-Yield Explanation

Lugol's iodine is 10% KI with 5% Iodine. Used as an adjuvent in Graves patients planned for surgery. Iodides decrease the vascularity of the gland anf inhibit the release of thyroid hormones hence called thyroid constipating agents. Ref: KDT 7th ed Pg 255

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