Thyroshield Dosage
Generic name: POTASSIUM IODIDE 65mg in 1mL
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug classes: Antithyroid agents, Expectorants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 5, 2022.
- use as directed by public officials in the event of a nuclear radiation emergency.
- do not take more than 1 dose in 24 hours.
Dosing Chart
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Adults over 18 years
2 mL every day (130 mg)
and
Children over 12 years to 18 years
who weigh at least 150 pounds
2 mL every day (130 mg)

Children over 12 years to 18 years
who weigh less than 150 pounds
1 mL every day (65 mg)
and
Children over 3 years to 12 years
1 mL every day (65 mg)

Children over 1 month to 3 years
0.5 mL every day (32.5 mg)

Babies at birth to 1 month
0.25 mL every day (16.25 mg)

- If pregnant, breastfeeding, have a baby up to 1 month of age or have thyroid disease (except nodular thyroid disease with heart disease), take as directed above and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
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