A member asked:

Am i able to take a multi-vitamin that contains iodine when i am allergic to shrimp? i had to be on an antihistamine while prepping for a ct scan.

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

The shellfish : allergy leading to an increased risk of iodinated contrast allergic reaction is a myth that, unfortunately, is difficult to eradicate. There is nothing special about a shellfish allergy, if you have multiple allergies you are at some increased risk of a contrast reaction whether or not one of the allergies is shellfish. Also, no one can be allergic to molecular iodine. You can take the vitamin.

Answered 8/1/2014

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