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Have mild hypothyroidism. its not auto immune one. on synthroid 25mcg for 7 years. can i gargle betadine sore throat solution when sick if i make sure i spit it all out? or it would mess up with my thyroid?

Q: have mild hypothyroidism. its not auto immune one. on synthroid 25mcg for 7 years. can i gargle betadine sore throat solution when sick if i make sure i spit it all out? or it would mess up with my thyroid?

: Although I don't think it would be an issue, but I'd rather see you gargle with a noniodine containing gargle product if you use one regularly.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Although I don't think it would be an issue, but I'd rather see you gargle with a noniodine containing gargle product if you use one regularly.

Answered 9/29/2021

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A member asked:

Have mild hypothyroidism. its not auto immune one. on synthroid 25mcg for 7 years. can i gargle betadine sore throat solution when sick if i make sure i spit it all out? or it would mess up with my thyroid?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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