Doctors and pharmacists warn against self-administration of “detox drugs”. The specifics are available for purchase online. They are recommended for people who have had contact with the polluted water of the Odra River. Check which drugs are in question.
People who have had contact with the contaminated water of the Odra River in recent weeks or have eaten fish caught in the river should be alerted to the presence of digestive symptoms, skin changes, or anxiety symptoms associated with the nervous system.
It is still unknown what caused the poisoning.
Until now, it is not exactly indicated what polluted the Oder River. The results will be known only after the completion of biochemical studies. Detailed analyzes are needed.
“The circumstances of this infection are not specific. We remember that the death of fish can be caused by many different substances that disrupt vital functions at different levels,” said Krzysztof Talai, MD, toxicologist from the Institute of Toxicology and Forensic Medicine in Lubin, on TVN24.
Lugol’s solution is not a cure for chemical poisoning
Due to misinformation on the Internet, the Lower Silesian Pharmacy Chamber in Wrocław published a message warning against taking Lugol’s liquid and other “detoxification drugs” for people who had contact with contaminated water from the Oder. in social networks. Experts explain that pharmacies do not sell drugs for severe chemical poisoning, and people with any alarming symptoms should see a doctor.
The consequences of taking Lugol’s fluid
Lugol’s solution is an aqueous solution of iodine and potassium iodide. It is best known for its protective properties against radioactive radiation. Iodine is used by the thyroid gland to produce hormones. Excessive exposure to iodine can cause both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Lugol’s solution can destroy the thyroid gland and thus affect the functioning of the heart. The drug can not be combined with mercury compounds, experts say.
The main contraindications to taking Lugol’s solution are:
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hypersensitivity to iodine,
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overactive thyroid gland
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pulmonary tuberculosis,
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kidney failure
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pregnancy and lactation,
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categorically the preparation with iodine cannot be used with mercury compounds.
Source: Wprost
