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POTASSIUM IODIDE (KI)
PRODUCT CODE: M-101 | CATEGORY: Minerals
This ionic liquid potassium iodide supplement is in concentrated form. This high-dose Potassium Iodide (KI) supplement is designed for emergency use only. Each drop contains 5 mg of Potassium Iodide. Each 50 ml bottle contains a 1 month supply for an adult or a 2-4 month supply for a child.
The thyroid is especially vulnerable to excessive radiation exposure. Potassium iodide blocks the intake of radioactive iodine in the thyroid.
Learn more about Potassium Iodide and Radiation Exposure in our Health Topics section.
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FDA Recommendations for Radiation Exposure
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EXPOSURE
(1 cGy = 1 rad)
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KI DOSAGE
(DV = 150 mcg)
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| Birth to 1 month |
>5 cGy
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16 mg
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| 1 month to 3 years |
32 mg
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| 3 years to 18 years* |
65 mg
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| Pregnant / lactating women |
130 mg
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| Adults 18 to 40 years |
>10 cGy
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| Adults over 40 years |
>500 cGy
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*Adolescents over 150 pounds should take adult dose (130 mg)
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High-dose Potassium Iodide (KI) only helps to protect the thyroid from absorbing radioactive iodine. Potassium Iodide has no impact on the uptake of other radioactive materials and provided no protection against external radiation exposure. Do not to use as a preventative. Can be harmful to people with allergies to iodine or shellfish, with certain skin disorders, renal disease, some chronic diseases or those with thyroid problems.
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FOR RADIATION EMERGENCY USE ONLY
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Do not take Potassium Iodide (KI) in high doses until instructed to by a public health official or government agency. Serious side-effects can result from high doses in the absence of a radiation emergency.
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| Visit the FDA website and the CDC website for more information. |
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