Potassium Iodide Tablets, USP, 130mg

iOSAT� Tablets130 mg. potassium iodide per tablet14 tablets per packageHow Potassium Iodide WorksCertain forms of iodine help your thyroid gland work right. �Most people get the iodine they need from foods like iodized salt or fish. �The thyroid can store or hold only a certain amount of iodine.In 1982, the FDA approved IOSAT potassium iodide tablets for blocking the thyroid's absorption of cancer-causing radioactive iodine (only the thyroid absorbs iodine). Saturate the thyroid with potassium iodide's stable iodine so it won't absorb radioactive iodine, the predominate radioisotope released from a nuclear reactor release or nuclear bomb fallout.In a radiation emergency, radioactive iodine may be released in the air. �This material may be breathed or swallowed. �It may enter the thyroid gland and damage it. �The damage would probably not show itself for years. �Children are most likely to have thyroid damage.If you take potassium iodide, it will fill up your thyroid gland. �This reduces the chance that harmful radioactive iodine will enter the thyroid gland.Who Should Not Take Potassium IodideThe only people who should not take potassium iodide are people who know they are allergic to iodide. �You may take potassium iodide even if you are taking medicines for a thyroid problem (for example, a thyroid hormone or antithyroid drug). �Pregnant and nursing women and babies and children may also take this drug.How And When To Take Potassium IodidePotassium iodide should be taken as soon as possible after public health officials tell you. �You should take one dose every 24 hours. �More will not help you because the thyroid can hold only limited amounts of iodine. �Larger doses will increase the risk of side effects. �You will probably be told not to take the drug for more than 10 days.How SuppliedIOSAT Tablets (Potassium Iodide Tablets, U.S.P.): packages of 14 tablets (NDC51803-001-01): Each white, round, scored tablet contains 130 mg. potassium iodide.