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Potassium Iodide Tablets
130 mg, 14 tablets
Item Catalog Number: 00577 |
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Potassium iodide is a specific blocker of thyroid radio-iodine uptake. |
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| Supplement Facts |
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Serving Size 1 tablet |
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Servings Per Container 14 |
| Amount Per Serving |
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Potassium iodide
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130 mg |
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Supplying: |
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Iodine |
99 mg |
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Potassium |
31 mg |
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Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, silica, magnesium stearate. |
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This product contains NO sugar, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn or dairy. Contains NO artificial color, sweeteners, flavors or preservatives. | |
| Dosage and Use |
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Potassium iodide should only be taken when instructed to do so by official health warnings. |
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Do not use as an everyday supplement. |
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The maximum dosage for adults is 130 mg per day. |
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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)
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Importantly, potassium iodide that is not absorbed by the thyroid gland is quickly flushed from the system through urine. |
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Do not use if you are allergic to iodine. |
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