Potassium Iodide Tablets
130 mg, 14 tablets
Item Catalog Number: 577 |
| Supplement Facts |
Serving Size 1 tablet | Servings Per Container 14 | | Amount Per Serving | Potassium iodide
| 130 mg | Supplying: | , | Iodine | 99 mg | Potassium | 31 mg | Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, silica, and magnesium stearate. |
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| Dosage and Use |
| - | Potassium iodide should only be taken when instructed to do so by a public health official. | | - | Do not use as an everyday supplement. | | - | The maximum dosage for adults is 130 mg per day. | | - | The following is recommended for children (can be crushed and given in liquids to children too small to swallow pills):
~ 3-18 years: 65 mg (1/2 tablet)
~ 1 month-3 years: 32 mg (1/4 tablet)
~ birth-1 month: 16 mg (1/8 tablet)
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Importantly, potassium iodide that is not absorbed by the thyroid gland is quickly flushed from the system through urine. This product is shipped directly from the manufacturer and the expiration date varies from 6 months to 2 years depending on product batch. |
| Caution |
Do not use if you are allergic to iodine. |
| Warnings |
| - | Keep out of reach of children. | | - | Do not exceed recommended dose. | | - | Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged. | | - | If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately. | | - | When using nutritional supplements, please inform your physician if your are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating. | |
