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Potassium Iodide Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 1 g/mL; 325 mg/5 mL; 130 mg; 65 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Cough

300 to 600 mg diluted in a glass of water, fruit juice or milk orally 3 to 4 times a day

Comments:


Uses: As an expectorant in the symptomatic treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases where tenacious mucus complicates the problem, including bronchial asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.

Usual Adult Dose for Radiation Emergency

130 mg orally once

Comments:


Use: As a thyroid blocking agent during a nuclear radiation emergency.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Radiation Emergency

Birth to 1 month: 16.25 mg orally once
Over 1 month to 3 years: 32.5 mg orally once
Over 3 months to 12 years: 65 mg orally once
Over 12 years; weight less than 150 pounds (68.18 kg): 65 mg orally once
Over 12 years; weight 150 pounds (68.18 kg) or greater: 130 mg orally once

Comments:


Use: As a thyroid blocking agent during a nuclear radiation emergency.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Use with caution

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy for use as an expectorant have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

SSKI (potassium iodide oral solution):


ThyroShield 65 mg/mL:

Iostat Tablets:

Storage requirements:
SSKI: Protect from light, keep tightly closed
ThyroShield Oral Solution: Protect from light, keep tightly closed

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

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