Best Naturals Potassium Iodide 130 mg per Serving - Dietary Supplement, 90 Tablets

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The human body is able to metabolise doses even manyfold higher than the daily recommended dose, mainly via urine, enterohepatic circulation and salivary glands (after the administration of one single dose of 3 g potassium iodide the dose is completely eliminated after 75 hours, 89% via urine). Several drugs, such as captopril and enalapril can cause hyperkalaemia and this effect may be enhanced if potassium iodide is also administered.

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In areas of iodine deficiency prolonged dosage could lead to maternal or foetal thyroid blockage with possible consequences for foetal development. In an emergency, experts say that it’s safe for children at school or day care centers to take a whole pill of potassium iodide. Administration within one hour results in the thyroid gland being saturated with non-radioactive iodine (more than 85%). The best protection in a radiation emergency is always to get inside, stay inside, and stay tuned for more information from officials. First off- as we mentioned before, you are supposed to hold off taking the doses until emergency officials tell you to.

People over the age of 40 should only take potassium iodide if their public health officials state that there will be a very high amount of radioactive iodine contamination.

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The effects of iodine and iodides on the thyroid may be altered by other compounds which may also have an effect on the thyroid, including amiodarone and lithium. Because of this, it’s important to give children, especially newborns, potassium iodide during an emergency. Iodine tablets (potassium iodide) are a simple way to help protect yourself in the event of a radiation emergency. If you have a sensitivity to iodine, consult your healthcare professional before using this product.Care should be exercised if potassium salts are given concomitantly with potassium-sparing diuretics, as hyperkalaemia may result (see section 4.