SSKI?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
iOSATT [OTC];SSKI?;ThyroSafe? [OTC];Thyroshield? [OTC]
Uses
- It is used to treat an overactive thyroid gland.
- It is used to stop thyroid cancer from radiation.
- It is used to thin mucous so it can be taken from the body by coughing.
- It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
- It lowers the release of thyroid hormone.
- It stops the thyroid gland from taking in radioactive iodide when exposed to radiation.
- It raises fluids in the lungs and thins mucous so they may be taken from the body.
Dosing
How to take
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Liquid (solution/syrup):
- Take with water, milk, or juice.
- Do not use if it turns brownish-yellow.
- Expectorant:
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- Radiation exposure:
- Take this drug only when told by public health officials.
- Take once a day until the chance of being exposed to radiation ends.
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