Potassium Iodide Radiation Tablets 130 mg (2 Pack) - (280 Tablets) EXP 10/2032 - Potassium Iodine Tablets for Radiation Ki Pills - Potassium Iodine Pills YODO Naciente, Anti Nuclear Fallout Pills

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Physicians caution against long-term use of Potassium iodide. We recommend consulting your health-care professional. Brand Since the body is indiscriminate about the kind of iodine it absorbs, your thyroid is at risk when it comes to radioactive exposure and contamination after meltdowns or major nuclear events. Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Milk Free, No artificial sweeteners, flavours, colours or preservatives., Non GMO, Peanut Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, Wheat Free These are vital functions for survival…, especially during a crisis or major disaster. Unfortunately, the thyroid is also the most sensitive body part when it comes to absorbing radioactive iodine (I-131).

For optimal protection against inhaled radioiodines, Potassium Iodide should be administered before the passage of the radioactive iodine plume, though Potassium Iodide may still have a substantial protective effect even if taken 3 or 4 hours after exposure. Take one dose as soon as possible and then every 24 hours at the same time each day. Take potassium iodide only when exposed to radioactive iodine as notified by state or local public health officials. Furthermore, if the release of radioiodines into the atmosphere is protracted, then, of course, even delayed administration may reap benefits by reducing, if incompletely, the total radiation dose to the thyroid. As time is of the essence in optimal prophylaxis with Potassium Iodide, timely administration to the public is a critical consideration in planning the emergency response to a radiation accident and requires a ready supply of Potassium Iodide. Potassium Iodide has no impact on the uptake by the body of other radioactive materials and provides no protection against external irradiation of any kind. FDA emphasizes that the use of Potassium Iodide should be as an adjunct to evacuation (itself not always feasible), sheltering, and control of food stuffs. At last count, some 1,800 children in the former Soviet Union have developed thyroid cancer as a result of the [Chernobyl] accident. Almost all were very young-in the womb or under 2 years old-at the time of exposure. In adults, thyroid cancer is usually slow-growing, but in the Chernobyl children, it has proved to be aggressive. In more than two-thirds of cases, the malignancy has spread beyond the thyroid by the time of surgery. The disease has a long latency period, so thousands more cases are expected in coming decades”.– in a letter from Peter G. Crane, former attorney for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. We are currently unable to supply chemicals to people who possess a home office license for private individuals under that scheme. For children the medicine may be crushed and mixed with milk, water or juice before administration.It can be hard to cut pills. In an emergency, experts say that it’s safe for children at school or day care centers to take a whole pill of potassium iodide. If possible, it’s better that kids under 12 take the 65-milligram pill. But it’s still safe to have them take the 130-milligram pill if it’s the only one available. Are There Any Side Effects From Potassium Iodide? Yes, especially if you live within 200 miles of a nuclear reactor. See the American Thyroid Association distribution guidelines above. Continued administration may lead to mental depression, nervousness, sexual impotence and insomnia. Potassium salts should be given cautiously to patients with renal or adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration or heat cramp. A single daily dose should be administered. This will protect against exposure lasting up to 24 hours (see section 4.4).

Breastfeeding people should consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding until evacuated from the impacted area, if possible, and safely feed your baby other ways. Radioactive iodine can be passed to infants through breast milk.

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is amending its emergency planning regulations governing the domestic licensing of production and utilization facilities. The final rule requires that consideration be given to including potassium iodide (KI) as a protective measure for the general public that would supplement sheltering and evacuation. KI would help prevent thyroid cancers in the unlikely event of a major release of radioactivity from a nuclear power plant“. – NRC January 2001

There is no ‘best’ tablet for children. Iosat ™ Potassium Iodide 130mg tablets are the equivalent of a full-strength daily dosage for an adult, however they may also be very easily administered to children with the correct dosage, simply by splitting the pre-scored pills. Iosat Potassium Iodide 65mg tablets are half the strength (and half the size) of the adult-strength 130mg tablets, which means one tablet maximum a day for children (2 tablets for an adult). ThyroSafe™ Potassium Iodide tablets are 65mg, which means one tablet maximum a day for children (2 tablets for an adult).

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If you’re in an area that’s had a radiation emergency, the most effective option is evacuation. But potassium iodide can act as an extra measure to keep you safe.

The potential benefit of iodine prophylaxis is greatest in the young. The thyroid of the foetus, neonate and young infant has a higher yearly thyroid cancer risk per unit dose of radioactive iodine than the thyroid of an adult. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/bioterrorism-and-drug-preparedness/frequently-asked-questions-potassium-iodide-kiPotassium iodide is extremely safe in the dosage provided by IOSAT and ThyroSafe Because it is widely used in other treatments, its effects are well known. Calculations by the National Council on Radiation Protection suggest that the incidence of adverse reactions to Potassium Iodide can be as low as 1 in 10 million, and often no more than a mild skin rash. In the 1930s the government required salt manufacturers to add Potassium Iodide to its table salt (like Morton salt) because people in the great lakes region had iodine-deficient diets and had a high rate of goiters and other thyroid problems. Potassium Iodide is also added to children’s Flintstone vitamins because it is an essential mineral. It has also been used as a children’s expectorant for years. Camlab supply chemicals for laboratory use only, they are not suitable or recommended for any other use. Iodine is actively transported into breast milk, however those breast feeding should continue to do so (see section 5.2). Lactating women should avoid repeat doses (see section 4.2).