Recently, ISMP Canada published a safety bulletin on oral dosing errors associated with LUGOL's solution (potassium iodide and iodine), also referred to as strong iodine solution. [1] The ...

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Place a warning on Lugol's solution containers stating the total volume in the container would be toxic if taken as a single dose. Also affix a warning not to use this product in the eyes.