pharmacopeia

Calcium Iodide

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Indications

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  • Cough triggered by damp cold*ICD-10: R05.9

Dosage & administration

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Adults and children: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
496 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Pain346.9%
  2. 2Diarrhoea336.7%
  3. 3Headache306.0%
  4. 4Fatigue295.8%
  5. 5Nausea275.4%
  6. 6Arthralgia265.2%
  7. 7Dizziness255.0%
  8. 8Pain In Extremity214.2%
  9. 9Asthenia193.8%
  10. 10Fall183.6%
  11. 11Abdominal Pain Upper173.4%
  12. 12Dyspnoea173.4%
  13. 13Eye Pain173.4%
  14. 14Gait Disturbance173.4%
  15. 15Muscle Spasms173.4%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Calcium Iodide as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 38 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Calcium Iodide as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

What is Calcium Iodide used for?
According to FDA labeling, Calcium Iodide carries indications including: Cough triggered by damp cold*. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
Note. Data for calcium-iodide is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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