It is recommended to use the tablets as soon as possible and preferably within 2 hours after the expected onset of exposure. However, an administration up to 8 hours after the estimated onset of exposure is still useful. Young adults. This group is less sensitive to the potential damage from radioactive iodine. But it’s still important for them to take the medication. In children of 3 to 12 years 50% of the adult dose should be given and in children of 1 month to 3 years the dose should be 25% of the adult dose.

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.

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Iodine prophylaxis protects against inhaled or ingested radioiodine and has no effect on other ingested radionuclides. Electrolyte and water losses should be replaced and the circulation should be maintained. Pethidine (100 mg) or morphine sulphate (10 mg) may be given for pain. A tracheostomy may become necessary. In cases of exposure to radioiodine from nuclear accidents, dosing of potassium iodide should be based on emergency plans and predetermined operational intervention levels. Risk benefit of administration of stable radioiodine should be considered for the different age groups at risk. Pregnant and lactating women, neonates, infants and children should be treated first. A single dose of potassium iodide gives adequate protection for one day. Prolonged exposure may require repeat dosing, however repeat dosing in the neonate, and in pregnant and lactating women should be avoided (see section 4.2). Iodine prophylaxis is used against inhaled radioiodine and should not be the main prophylaxis for ingested contamination. Adults. People over the age of 40 should only take potassium iodide if their public health officials state that there will be a very high amount of radioactive iodine contamination. This group has the lowest risk of thyroid cancer or thyroid injury after radioactive iodine exposure. They’re also at the highest risk of an allergic reaction or adverse effects from potassium iodide. How Much Potassium Iodide Should You Take?

Prophylactic administration of iodide to the pregnant mother should also be effective for the foetus. Hypersensitivity reactions such as swollen salivary glands, headache, bronchospasm and gastro-intestinal disturbances can be mild or severe and may be dose dependent. 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. 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:

Summary of medicine characteristics - POTASSIUM IODIDE 65 MG TABLETS

The potential benefit of iodine prophylaxis is greatest in the young. The thyroid of the foetus, neonate and young infant has a higher yearly thyroid cancer risk per unit dose of radioactive iodine than the thyroid of an adult.