Vitamatic Potassium Iodide 65 mg per Serving - 60 Tablets - Thyroid Support - KI Pills (60 Count (Pack of 1))

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Iodine-induced autoimmunity (Grave's and Hashimoto type), toxic nodular goitre and iodine-induced transient hyper- or hypothyroidism have been reported as side effects of iodine therapy. an overactive thyroid gland (characterised byweight loss, increased appetite, intolerance toheat and increased sweating) Women in the last 3 months of pregnancy should inform their doctor and other healthcareprofessionals that they have taken ThySat, as ablood sample from the umbilical cord should betaken to measure the baby's thyroid function. Care should be exercised if potassium salts are given concomitantly with potassium-sparing diuretics, as hyperkalaemia may result (see section 4.5).

After taking ThySat babies under the age of 3 months should be taken to see their doctor assoon as possible so that their thyroid functioncan be closely monitored. Only take potassium iodide if state or local health authorities suggest you do so. During an emergency, health officials will send out an announcement. Your health department will then tell you when it’s OK to take potassium iodide. They’ll also tell you when you can stop the medication.Iodine is actively transported into breast milk, however those breast feeding should continue to do so (see section 5.2). Lactating women should avoid repeat doses (see section 4.2). Lavage with starch mucilage or lavage with activated charcoal should be considered if there is no oesophageal damage. Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the national reporting system:

Continued administration may lead to mental depression, nervousness, sexual impotence and insomnia.Infants and young children. Newborns and children are most at risk for a thyroid injury from radioactive iodine. Those with low amount of iodine in their thyroid are also likely to have thyroid damage.

Newborns and babies younger than a month: 12.5 mg iodine (% tablet) Pregnant and breast-feeding women (all ages): 100 mg iodine (2 tablets) Adults over 40 years of age are less likely to benefit from treatment with iodine tablets after exposure to radioactive iodine. However, individuals at risk of exposure to high doses of radioactive iodine (e.g. emergency workers involved in rescue or clean-up operations) are likely to benefit from treatment, irrespective of their age and should be given priority.

Potassium salts should be given cautiously to patients with renal or adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration or heat cramp. Orally administered iodine is converted in inorganic iodide and it is almost completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Food causes a delay of 10–15 minutes. Absorption is completed 2 hours after oral administration. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding. It’s also crucial that pregnant and breastfeeding individuals take the proper dose of potassium iodide to protect themselves and their baby. Pharmacological doses of iodine may cause thyroid enlargement, which in turn may aggravate airway constriction. A newborn (a baby less than 1 month old) could develop hypothyroidism if they take more than the suggested amount of potassium iodide. Hypothyroidism is a condition where your thyroid hormone levels are too low. If doctors don’t treat this, it can cause brain damage. To keep your infant safe:

Potassium salts should be given cautiously to patients with renal or adrenal insufficiency, acute dehydration or heat cramp. In case of prolonged exposure, repeat dosing may be necessary although if you are pregnantor breastfeeding you should normally not takemore than two doses. You must also get medicaladvice since ThySat may affect the thyroidof your child and tests from your doctor canestablish and correct this. Babies up to a monthold should only receive one dose and shouldhave their thyroid function assessed by theirdoctor. In general, most people can take potassium iodide without any problems. But it’s always important to talk to your doctor before you use it. If you have certain medical conditions, it might not be a good idea to take the medication. Newborns are particularly sensitive to iodine overload, probably by an immature regulation system. For neonates who have been administered potassium iodide in the first few weeks of life TSH levels and, if necessary, T4 levels should be monitored and appropriate replacement therapy given (see also section 4.4).

Summary of medicine characteristics - POTASSIUM IODIDE 65 MG TABLETS

Patients with thyrotoxicosis treated medically, or patients with a past history of thyrotoxicosis treated medically who are now off treatment and apparently in remission, may be at risk. Do not use ThySat after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date refers to thelast day of the month. It can be hard to cut pills. In an emergency, experts say that it’s safe for children at school or day care centers to take a whole pill of potassium iodide. If possible, it’s better that kids under 12 take the 65-milligram pill. But it’s still safe to have them take the 130-milligram pill if it’s the only one available. Are There Any Side Effects From Potassium Iodide? You’ll take potassium iodide before or right after you’re exposed to radioactive iodine. You could also take it 3 to 4 hours after, but it won’t be as effective.