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Natural Product Number (NPN):

80086446

Market status:

Marketed

Licence Status:

Active

Brand name(s):

Potassium Iodide

Licence holder:

New Roots Herbal Inc.

Dosage Form:

Tablet

Recommended route of administration:

Oral

Recommended use or purpose:

Thyroid blocking agent for use in nuclear emergencies which involve the release of radioiodine.

Risk Information:

Cautions and Warnings 

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have Graves' disease or autoimmune thyroiditis. Breastfed infants should receive their dose of iodine by direct administration and should not rely on a protective effect from breast milk. This product is not intended for use as a generic anti-radiation drug. It is only effective for specific use during radioiodine exposure. Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended for nutritional use

Contra-Indications 

Do not take this drug if you are allergic to iodine, have iodine sensitivity, dermatitis herpetiformis, hypocomplementemic vasculitis, or past or present history of hyperthyroidism. Do not take this medicine more often or at higher dose than directed by a health care practitioner or health care authority. More potassium iodate will not help you and may increase the risk of serious side effects.

Known Adverse Reactions 

Serious risks may be associated with the repeated use of this product. Repeated doses should be supervised by a health care practitioner. Some people may experience sialadenitis (an inflammation of the salivary glands), gastrointestinal disturbances or temporary rash. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a health care practitioner. In case of an allergic reaction (swelling of arms, face, legs, lips, tongue, throat, difficulty in breathing, speaking or swallowing; shortness of breath and/or appearance of a severe rash or fever and joint pain), contact a healthcare practitioner or public health authority immediately.

List of medicinal ingredients:

Medicinal ingredients	Quantity (Qty)	Extract	Potency
Potassium Iodide	65.0 milligrams

List of non-medicinal ingredients:

• Magnesium stearate
• Microcrystalline cellulose

Date of licensing:

2018-06-20

Revised date of licence: