The IG-53 Multi-Tabs consist exclusively of mineral substances such as also contained in mineral mixtures for poultry.

The educts of the aerosol tablet are classified as physiologically harmless and are permitted (i) as additive E501 [potassium hydrogen carbonate] and (i) food additive E525 [potassium hydroxide] without maximum quantity.

The element iodine is essential for mammals and birds and is used as an additive in feed and food production. The Technical University of Munich (Germany) undertook an experiment with the aim to improve the supply of iodine to humans by increasing iodine concentration of the animal feed.