Vitamatic Potassium Iodide 65 mg per Serving - 60 Tablets - Thyroid Support - KI Pills (60 Count (Pack of 1))

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In overdose, symptoms of iodism such as headache, pain and swelling of the salivary glands, fever or laryngitis, swelling or inflammation of the throat, gastrointestinal upset and diarrhoea can occur. Pulmonary oedema can also occur. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance in December 2001 on how to safely use potassium iodide. In pill or liquid form, it can help protect you during a nuclear radiation emergency. How Does Potassium Iodide Work?

Electrolyte and water losses should be replaced and the circulation should be maintained. Pethidine (100 mg) or morphine sulphate (10 mg) may be given for pain. A tracheostomy may become necessary. You’ll take potassium iodide before or right after you’re exposed to radioactive iodine. You could also take it 3 to 4 hours after, but it won’t be as effective.

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Orally administered iodine is converted in inorganic iodide and it is almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Food causes a delay of 10–15 minutes. Absorption is completed 2 hours after oral administration. In cases of exposure to radioiodine from nuclear accidents, dosing of potassium iodide should be based on emergency plans and predetermined operational intervention levels. Risk benefit of administration of stable radioiodine should be considered for the different age groups at risk. Pregnant and lactating women, neonates, infants and children should be treated first. A single dose of potassium iodide gives adequate protection for one day. Prolonged exposure may require repeat dosing, however repeat dosing in the neonate, and in pregnant and lactating women should be avoided (see section 4.2). Iodine prophylaxis is used against inhaled radioiodine and should not be the main prophylaxis for ingested contamination. Hypersensitivity reactions such as swollen salivary glands, headache, bronchospasm and gastro-intestinal disturbances can be mild or severe and may be dose dependent. Because of this, it’s important to give children, especially newborns, potassium iodide during an emergency. A newborn (a baby less than 1 month old) could develop hypothyroidism if they take more than the suggested amount of potassium iodide. Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid hormone levels are too low. If doctors don’t treat this, it can cause brain damage. To keep your infant safe:

In cases of exposure to radioiodine from nuclear accidents, dosing of potassium iodide should be based on emergency plans and predetermined operational intervention levels. Risk benefit of administration of stable iodine should be weighed for the different age groups at risk. Iodine prophylaxis should be undertaken in case of a nuclear accident or when radioactive iodineis released, in all people involved includingpregnant and breastfeeding women locatedin endangered area. If you are pregnant orbreastfeeding, this medicine can be taken overa short period of time. You should continue tobreast feed if you are taking this medicine.

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Iodine prophylaxis protects against inhaled or ingested radioiodine and has no effect on other ingested radionuclides. The groups most likely to benefit from treatment with iodine tablets after exposure to radioactive iodine are children, adolescents, and pregnant and breast-feeding women as well as people living in iodine deficient areas (who are more likely to be affected by exposure to radioactive iodine). If the supply of stable iodine is limited, priority should be given to children and younger adults. Newborns and babies younger than a month: 12.5 mg iodine (% tablet) Pregnant and breast-feeding women (all ages): 100 mg iodine (2 tablets) Adults over 40 years of age are less likely to benefit from treatment with iodine tablets after exposure to radioactive iodine. However, individuals at risk of exposure to high doses of radioactive iodine (e.g. emergency workers involved in rescue or clean-up operations) are likely to benefit from treatment, irrespective of their age and should be given priority.