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Provides a high level of iodine (100 mg) in the form of potassium iodide (twice the strength of Thyrosafe). The recommendation is to treat them at the lowest threshold (with respect to predicted radioactive dose to the thyroid). It acts as an “irritating” expectorant whose mechanism of action will occur by direct irritation of the glands of the respiratory mucosa.
However, the NRC recognizes the supplemental value of potassium iodide and the prerogative of the States to decide the appropriateness of the use of potassium iodide by its citizens. If radioactive iodine is released into the air after a radiological or nuclear event it can be breathed into the lungs. I had read other reviews stating that you only got 280 x 65mg tablets, so I contacted the vendor before purchasing, who assured me that the tablets are 130mg. Potassium Iodide may be recommended for people in the event of a nuclear emergency as it can prevent radioactive iodine from being absorbed. Current regulations in the USA advise populations living within a 10 mile radius of a nuclear plant to maintain a supply of potassium iodide.As with all drug products, the manufacturer must specify an expiration date of the drug on either the package or the individually wrapped tablet. All intellectual property rights arising out of or in connection with the services shall be owned by VWR.
Explore our solutions for multiple applications - vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, recombinant proteins, cell or gene therapy.As an NHS business we work tirelessly to provide support to our local community with a particular focus on those most vulnerable and in need. If you have a sensitivity to iodine, consult your healthcare professional before using this product. It is also free from milk, eggs, cereals containing gluten, fish, crustaceans, peanuts, soyabeans, tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seed, lupin, molluscs, sulphur dioxide and sulphites. This happens because the thyroid has already absorbed the KI, and there is no room to absorb the radioactive iodine.