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If the patient used too much (overdose): Excess iodine can produce goitre and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) or underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism).
In an unlikely event, if a patient should experience any of the following symptoms: metallic taste in the mouth, increased salivation, burning or pain in the throat or mouth, irritation and swelling of the eyes, difficulty in breathing, skin reactions, stomach pain and diarrhoea, any abnormalities due to metabolic disorder, unable to pass urine and kidney failure, immediately consult a doctor.
Therapy: Symptomatic and supportive treatment should be provided with special attention to electrolyte balance and renal and thyroid function.
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