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A 32-year-old male asked:

How does potassium iodide come (ki pills, liquid, capsules), and what is the dose for radiation?

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Dr. Paul Garrettanswered

Radiology 42 years experience

Pills for adults: Google "KI pills". BUT, read about adverse effects: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bernard_Le_Guen/publication/11987460_Iodine_kinetics_and_effectiveness_of_stable_iodine_prophylaxis_after_intake_of_radioactive_iodine_A_review/links/546f3c270cf216f8cfa9cc5c.pdf For dosing see: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/EmergencyPreparedness/BioterrorismandDrugPreparedness/ucm072265.htm#products availa

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ThyroShield OTC: 2 ml. daily till radiation risk over. Liquid

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Dr. Paul Garrett commented

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Thanks Dr. H for making me revisit this interesting question; one I hope never needs to be explored by a large number of people (barring nuclear catastrophe or dirty bomb). I really like this site for a really good, easy to understand review: http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/ki.asp Note it states: "There are health risks associated with taking KI." Also, FDA says liquid only for those <=3 yo

Jan 23, 2016

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