FDA iodine alert

November 18, 2015

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a Drug Safety Communication about rare cases of underactive thyroid in infants following the use of contrast media containing iodine. In all of the reported cases the infants were either premature or had other serious underlying medical conditions. “Available evidence leads FDA to believe that this rare occurrence is usually temporary and resolves without treatment or any lasting effects,” the agency said. Manufacturers of approved Iodinated Contrast Media Products have been required to conduct a study to investigate the safety issue further, with no changes to current prescribing, administration or monitoring practices recommended.

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