what are iodine drops for before a total thyroidectomy

[debbiejoyce]

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

This quote, although short, seems to explain:

If you have an overactive thyroid gland, you may be given some medicine, such as carbimazole, to take before your operation. This will slow down the production of thyroid hormones. You may also be given some medicine containing iodine to take for 10 to 14 days before your operation. This will reduce the size of your thyroid gland and its blood flow, helping to make the operation easier.

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Rod

[debbiejoyce]

thank you, my pharmasist hadnt prescribed it before x