Calvert County Health Department

Potassium Iodide Usage Instructions

IOSAT TABLETS
(Potassium Iodide 130 mg. Tablets, U.S.P.)

TAKE POTASSIUM IODIDE TABLETS ONLY WHEN PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS TELL YOU.

YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED THROUGH THE
CALVERT COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.

Indications:

• In a radiation emergency, radioactive iodide could be released into the air.
• Potassium iodide tablets are taken to protect your thyroid in such an emergency.

Directions for Use:

• Take only if directed by State or local public health officials in the event of a radiation emergency.
• People who are allergic to iodide should not use potassium iodide tablets.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• In case of overdose or allergic reaction, contact your doctor immediately.

Dose:

• Adults and children one year of age or older:
  One (1) tablet, by mouth, once a day for two days.
  Crush tablet for small children.
  
• Babies under one year of age:
  One-half (1/2) tablet, by mouth, once a day for two days.
  Crush tablet first.

Who can take Potassium Iodide Tablets?
Anyone who is not allergic to iodide.

Side Effects:
In the doses recommended for a radiation emergency, there are no adverse side effects.

Other Information:
If you have questions about potassium iodide, contact your doctor or your local health department.
If you believe you are having serious side effects from takikng potassium iodide tablets, seek medical attention.