Important Notes Regarding Lugol’s Iodine Use

• Internal iodine should preferably be taken on an empty stomach, at least 20 minutes before food.
• Make sure you are not allergic to Lugol’s solution – rub a drop into back of forearm and leave for 24 hours to see if there is any reaction.
• For internal doses, always take Lugol’s in at least 100 ml of water or add to a low-vitamin C smoothie.
• Don’t take iodine at the same time as Vitamin C supplements – this will negate the disinfectant effect of iodine. Take the vitamin C at least 2 hours before or after taking Lugol’ solution.
• You can add 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar to the Lugol’s water to assist uptake of the iodine.
• Keep out of direct sunlight. No need to refrigerate.
• The iodine used in our Lugol’s Solution is derived from mined crystals, not from shellfish or kelp.

How to use Lugol’s Iodine

• To use as a water purifier add 3 drops per litre of water.
• To use orally, always dilute in at least 100 ml of water. For maintenance take 1 drop every 1-2 days. To correct iodine deficiency take Lugol’s iodine as recommended by your health practitioner.  Doses higher than 1 drop daily should not be taken without practitioner supervision.
• To use dermally, paint a large coin size patch of iodine on to the sole of the foot, inner thigh or inside of the elbow. Do not re-paint until the patch has gone. If irritation occurs, stop use and consult your health practitioner.
• Purely Earth Lugol’s Iodine can be used topically as a spray as a wound disinfectant. Dilute by 50% first.

The above information is not intended to diagnose any condition or to replace the advice of your doctor.