Potassium Iodide Tablets 10mg / High Quality

• Customization: Available
• Certified: GMP
• Dossier: Ctd
• Model NO.: Tablet
• Packing: Customization
• Package: 100 Tablets / Box
• Transport Package: Box
• Specification: 10mg
• Trademark: Sinolead
• Origin: China

Product Description

Potassium Iodide Tablets 10mg

Composition:

Each tablet contains:

• Potassium Iodide .........… 10mg
• Excipients .........… (as required)

Description:

Potassium Iodide (KI) is an iodine supplement that helps maintain normal thyroid function and is commonly used for thyroid protection in radiation exposure and iodine deficiency disorders.

Indications:

Potassium Iodide Tablets are indicated for:

• Thyroid protection during radiation exposure (e.g., nuclear emergencies)
• Iodine supplementation in iodine deficiency
• Treatment of hyperthyroidism (adjunct therapy)
• Prevention of thyroid uptake of radioactive iodine

Dosage & Administration:

For Radiation Exposure Prevention:

• Adults & children over 12 years: 130mg (13 tablets) once daily
• Children 3-12 years: 65mg (6.5 tablets) once daily
• Children 1 month-3 years: 32.5mg (3.25 tablets) once daily
• Infants under 1 month: 16.25mg (1.625 tablets) once daily
• Duration: Take until the risk of exposure subsides (typically 1-3 days)

For Iodine Deficiency:

• Adults: 100-200µg per day (1-2 tablets daily)
• Pregnant & lactating women: 150-250µg per day (1.5-2.5 tablets daily)
• Children: 50-150µg per day (0.5-1.5 tablets daily)

Take with water, preferably after meals.

Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to iodine or potassium iodide
• Hyperthyroidism (except as adjunct therapy)
• Autoimmune thyroid diseases (e.g., Hashimoto's thyroiditis)
• Dermatitis herpetiformis or hypocomplementemic vasculitis

Precautions:

• Use with caution in patients with kidney disease or heart disorders
• Avoid prolonged use without medical supervision
• Not recommended for regular supplementation unless prescribed

Adverse Reactions:

• Common: Nausea, stomach upset, metallic taste
• Serious: Allergic reactions, hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, skin rashes, swelling of salivary glands

Drug Interactions:

• May interfere with thyroid medications (e.g., levothyroxine, antithyroid drugs)
• Increased risk of hyperkalemia with potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., spironolactone, ACE inhibitors)
• May reduce absorption of certain medications (e.g., lithium, warfarin)

Overdose & Management:

• Symptoms: Burning sensation in the mouth or throat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, severe skin rash
• Treatment: Discontinue use, administer symptomatic treatment (e.g., milk or starch solutions), and seek medical attention

Storage Conditions:

• Store at 20-25°C, protect from moisture and light
• Keep out of reach of children