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Potassium Iodide Tablets 130 mg, 14 tablets Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 tablet Servings Per Container 14 Amount Per Serving Potassium iodide 130 mg Supplying: Iodine 99 mg Potassium 31 mg Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, silica, magnesium stearate. This product contains NO sugar, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn or dairy. Contains NO artificial color, sweeteners, flavors or preservatives. Dosage and Use Potassium iodide should only be taken when instructed to do so by a public health official. Do not use as an everyday supplement. The maximum dosage for adults is 130 mg per day. The following is recommended for children (can be crushed and given in liquids to children too small to swallow pills): — 3-18 years: 65 mg (1/2 tablet) — 1 month-3 years: 32 mg (1/4 tablet) — birth-1 month: 16 mg (1/8 tablet) Importantly, potassium iodide that is not absorbed by the thyroid gland is quickly flushed from the system through urine. Caution Do not use if you are allergic to iodine. | |||||