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How does potassium iodide come (ki pills, liquid, capsules), and what is the dose for radiation?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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
Answered 1/23/2016
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ThyroShield OTC: 2 ml. daily till radiation risk over. Liquid
Answered 1/23/2016
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