Iosat Drug Information
Generic name: POTASSIUM IODIDE
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
Use as directed by public officials in the event of a nuclear radiation emergency do not take more than 1 dose in 24 hours tablets can be whole or crushed and mixed in milk, baby formula, water, orange juice, flat soda like cola, or raspberry syrup The liquid mixture should be given to infants, young children, and others who cannot swallow tablets; see consumer package insert on how to make a liquid mixture. If pregnant, breastfeeding, have a baby up to 1 month of age or have thyroid disease (except nodular thyroid disease with heart disease), take as directed above and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
| Age | Dose |
|---|---|
| Adults over 18 years | 2 tablets (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg) |
| Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh at least 150 pounds | 2 tablets (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg) |
| Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh less than 150 pounds | 1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg) |
| Children over 3 years to 12 years | 1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg) |
| Children over 1 month to 3 years | 1/2 tablet (crushed) 32.5 mg daily as directed in the consumer package insert |
| Birth to 1 month | 16.25 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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