2024年10月2日 · Potassium iodide (KI) is a salt that can help protect you from radioactive iodine. Your thyroid gland is the part of your body that’s most sensitive to radioactive iodine. Potassium iodide...

2023年8月14日 · Potassium iodide is used in people with breathing problems that can be complicated by thick mucus, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema. Potassium iodide is used during a nuclear radiation emergency …

2022年8月25日 · Potassium iodide can protect your thyroid gland in the event of exposure to nuclear radiation. It’s important to take it in the correct dose and only when health officials recommend doing so.

2025年1月30日 · The U.S. FDA provides instructions on how to make oral potassium iodide solution at home using KI tablets. Adults over 40 should only take KI when recommended by officials when predicted exposure levels are high enough to possibly cause hypothyroidism. One dose of KI offers protection for 24 hours.

2024年5月15日 · Potassium iodide comes in pill (tablet) and liquid forms. Some forms require a prescription, while others you can get over the counter (OTC). You should only take potassium iodide in any form if your healthcare provider or public health officials tell you to do so.

2024年1月31日 · Potassium iodide is taken by mouth. It may be taken as an oral solution, syrup, uncoated tablet, or enteric-coated delayed-release tablet. However, the delayed-release tablet form may cause serious side effects and its use is generally not recommended.

2023年8月14日 · Detailed Potassium Iodide dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Cough and Radiation Emergency; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.

Potassium iodide is a nutritional supplement in animal feeds and also in the human diet. In humans it is the most common additive used for iodizing table salt (a public health measure to prevent iodine deficiency in populations that get little seafood).

Potassium iodide is in a class of medications called anti-thyroid medications. It works by blocking radioactive iodine from entering the thyroid gland.

2023年8月9日 · Potassium iodide (KI) is a type of iodine a person may receive during a radiation emergency. It works by preventing the thyroid from absorbing a type of radioactive material. KI is a type of...