Because of the inherent safety of Potassium Iodide that is FDA Approved, it is available without a prescription for radiation protection. Its use, however, should be limited to radiation emergencies and only when recommended by emergency response authorities.
IOSAT Potassium Iodide is the only FDA Approved full strength tablet available to the public. ThyroShield Potassium Iodide is the only FDA Approved liquid potassium iodide available to the public. Any non-FDA Approved brands of potassium iodide should be avoided.
Potassium Iodide
Stockpiling of potassium iodide (KI) is highly recommended by health officials worldwide to prevent thyroid cancer of those exposed to radioactive iodine. Radioactive iodine is the predominant radioisotope released from a nuclear reactor accident or detonation of a nuclear weapon (due to nuclear fission) and can travel hundreds of miles downwind, such as it did after the Chernobyl accident.
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