Potassium iodide is a specific blocker of thyroid radio-iodine uptake.
- Serving Size 1 tablet
- Servings Per Container 14
- Amount Per Serving
- Potassium iodide — 130 mg
- Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, pharmaceutical glaze.
- This product contains no milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains no sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Dosage and Use
- Potassium iodide should only be taken when instructed to do so by official health warnings.
- 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)
- Importantly, potassium iodide that is not absorbed by the thyroid gland is quickly flushed from the system through urine.
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.
- When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
SKU: 2694
UPC: ‘737870577140
Country Of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Life Extension