Description
Potassium iodide is a thyroid blocking agent for use in nuclear emergencies which involve the release of radioiodine.
Suitable for thyroid protection due to radioactive iodine exposure. Includes age group-specific dosage information. Not for daily use; for nuclear emergency use only.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains:
Potassium iodide 65 mg
Other ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide.
Suggested Use
Take as directed by a public official if a nuclear emergency should happen.
Take just before or shortly after exposure to radioiodine.
For children under 6 years old, crush or dissolve tablets into food or drink prior to consumption; do not allow child to swallow tablet whole.
2 months–3 years: Take half a tablet daily;
4–18 years old: Take 1 tablet daily;
18 years+: Take 2 tablets daily; or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Take daily until threat is over as directed by public officials.
In-store Availability
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Thornhill |
Unavailable
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Vaughan |
Available
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Avenue |
Unavailable
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Newmarket |
Available
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