Iodine tablets

Are you under 40 years old, pregnant, breastfeeding, or have children living at home?
The Norwegian Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (DSA) recommends that you keep iodine tablets at home.

The tablets can provide protection against radioactive iodine in the event of a nuclear accident. Iodine tablets should only be taken following advice from the authorities. You can buy iodine tablets without a prescription at the pharmacy.

Iodine tablets for children and those under 18 years old

The municipality has a stock of iodine tablets for children and youth living in Arendal who attend kindergarten or school. Parents must give consent to the kindergarten/school so that tablets can be distributed if needed.

How you will be notified

If the authorities advise that residents in the target group should take iodine tablets, Arendal municipality will send an SMS alert.

Nuclear preparedness

Radioactive contamination and radiation can cause damage to health. If a nuclear incident affects us, the Crisis Committee for Nuclear Preparedness will provide advice or instructions on how we can protect ourselves. Stay informed from official sources via internet, TV, and radio.

Read more on the DSA website

Visiting Arendal?

Arendal municipality does not have an emergency stock of iodine tablets for visitors. If you have a holiday home in Arendal, you should keep your own emergency supply in your residence.

Sist endret 20.10.2025 09.55