Iosat Drug Information

Generic name: POTASSIUM IODIDE

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Uses of Iosat

Helps prevent radioactive iodine from getting into the thyroid gland during a nuclear radiation emergency. Use along with other emergency measures recommended by public officials.

Dosage & Administration of Iosat

AgeDose
Adults over 18 years2 tablets (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg)
Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh at least 150 pounds2 tablets (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg)
Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh less than 150 pounds1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg)
Children over 3 years to 12 years1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg)
Children over 1 month to 3 years1/2 tablet (crushed) 32.5 mg daily as directed in the consumer package insert
Birth to 1 month16.25 mg daily as directed in the consumer package insert

Side Effects of Iosat

Stop use and ask a doctor if
you have an allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing; shortness of breath; wheezing; swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat; or rash. irregular heartbeat or chest pain. Get medical help right away. swelling of the hands or feet, fever, or joint pain.

Warnings & Cautions for Iosat

Allergy alert: Iodine may cause an allergic reaction with 1 or more of the following symptoms: shortness of breath or wheezing swelling skin rash trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing fever and joint pain Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to iodine nodular thyroid disease with heart disease hypocomplementemic vasculitis dermatitis herpetiformis Stop use and ask a doctor if you have an allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing; shortness of breath; wheezing; swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat; or rash. irregular heartbeat or chest pain. Get medical help right away. swelling of the hands or feet, fever, or joint pain.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Contraindications for Iosat

if you have ever had an allergic reaction to iodine nodular thyroid disease with heart disease hypocomplementemic vasculitis dermatitis herpetiformis

Overdosage Information for Iosat

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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