What are potassium iodate tablets for?

What are potassium iodate tablets for?

Potassium Iodate tablets are used at the time of a nuclear emergency; the tablets stop the thyroid gland (situated in your neck) taking up radioactive iodine, which may be released into the environment following a nuclear accident. Radioactive Iodine is harmful and especially dangerous to babies and children.

Can I buy KI?

Yes, though it may not widely available in drug stores near you. Since it is not a prescription drug, you can buy it over the Internet. As with other drugs, make sure the KI you buy has been approved by the FDA.

Do Iosat tablets expire?

The shelf life of IOSAT 130 mg tablets is seven years and the shelf life of ThyroSafe 65 mg tablets is six years. For states interested in extending the shelf life of KI, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published guidance on shelf-life extension for the tablet form of KI.

Can you overdose on potassium iodate?

High doses or long-term use of potassium iodide may cause iodine poisoning. Tell your doctor if you have symptoms such as burning in your mouth or throat, a metallic taste, tooth or gum pain, drooling, severe headache, cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing) eye irritation, or severe skin rash.

What is the difference between potassium iodate and potassium iodide?

Potassium iodide is an inorganic compound that has the chemical formula KI. Potassium iodate is an inorganic compound that has the chemical formula KIO3. The key difference between potassium iodide and potassium iodate is that potassium iodide is less effective in blocking radiation compared to potassium iodate.

What is the best form of iodine to take?

Nascent iodine is the best form for supplementation. I recommend Detoxadine®, an extremely pure, deep-earth sourced, certified-organic nascent iodine. Each drop contains 650 mcg of iodine.

Does Walmart sell iodine pills?

Nature’s Plus – Potassium Iodine Supplement 150 mcg. – 100 Tablets – Walmart.com.

Does Walgreens sell potassium iodide?

There are only three FDA-approved potassium iodide products that protect against radiation. CVS (CVS, Fortune 500) and Walgreens (WAG, Fortune 500), two of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, don’t sell potassium iodide drugs in stores.

What are KI pills?

Quick facts. Potassium iodide (KI) is a salt of non-radioactive iodine. KI only protects the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine; it is not effective against any other nuclear substance. KI pills are effective for up to 12 years if they are stored in a dry location between 15 and 30 degrees Celsius.