Potassium Iodide and Iodine
Uses
- It is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland.
- It is used to stop thyroid cancer from radiation.
- It lowers the release of thyroid hormone.
- It stops the thyroid gland from taking in radioactive iodide when exposed to radiation.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take with water, milk, or juice.
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