What happens if you drink iodine tincture?
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Tincture of iodine, iodine tincture, or weak iodine solution is an antiseptic. It is usually 2–7% elemental iodine, along with potassium iodide or sodium iodide, dissolved in a mixture of ethanol and water. Tincture solutions are characterized by the presence of alcohol. It was used from 1908 in pre-operative skin preparation by surgeon Antonio Grossich.
Under normal conditions and in subtle amounts nothing will happen.
Under normal conditions and in subtle amounts nothing will happen.
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It can be moderately toxic in nature.
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The USP solutions contains the iodine solution and the solution is moderately toxic.
It is used for the surface cleaning of the skin and has a labeling for external use only.
In case it is ingested in more amounts can be dangerous as it is used as a type of disinfectant.
This solution is effective against bacteria and viruses. It can be toxic if consumed by children.
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