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ThyroShield FDA Approval History

FDA Approved: Yes (First approved January 12, 2005)
Brand name: ThyroShield
Generic name: potassium iodide
Dosage form: Oral Solution
Company: Fleming & Company
Treatment for: Radiation Emergency

ThyroShield (potassium iodide) is used to protect the thyroid gland from the effects of radiation from inhaled or swallowed radioactive iodine.

Development timeline for ThyroShield

DateArticle
Jan 12, 2005Approval ThyroShield Fleming & Company - Treatment for Thyroid Protection in a Radiation Emergency

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