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Topic: Potassium iodide

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	MedlinePlus Drug Information: Potassium Iodide (Systemic) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Potassium iodide (poe-TAS-ee-um EYE-oh-dide) is used to treat overactive thyroid and to protect the thyroid gland from the effects of radiation from inhaled or swallowed radioactive iodine.
		Although there is no specific information comparing use of potassium iodide in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than in younger adults.
		If crystals form in potassium iodide solution, they may be dissolved by warming the closed container of solution in warm water and then gently shaking the container.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202472.html (1782 words)

	NRC response to potassium iodide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		FDA guidance states that risks of side effects, such as allergic reactions, from the short-term use of relatively low doses of potassium iodide for thyroid blocking in a radiation emergency, are outweighed by the risks of radioiodine induced thyroid nodules or cancer, if the projected dose to the thyroid gland is 25 rems or greater.
		If the licensee wants to implement a potassium iodide thyroid blocking program, the potassium iodide should be on hand (because it is not readily available), and guidelines should be developed to ensure rapid determination of whether a radioactive iodine spill or leak warrants administration of the potassium iodide.
		It is important to stress that the use of potassium iodide is not a substitute for preventive measures; e.g., proper handling techniques, control measures, and emergency procedures that protect the individual from exposure to radioactive material.
	www.anbex.com /newpage_11.htm (1011 words)

	Iosat Potassium Iodide Pills \| RadDetect Dirty Bomb Radiation Detector \| ThyroShield \| Potassium Iodine \| Radiation ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Stockpiling of Potassium Iodide (chemical abbreviation KI) is recommended by health officials worldwide to prevent thyroid cancer of those exposed to radioactive iodine in the event of a nuclear reactor accident or detonation of a nuclear bomb.
		Potassium Iodide protects against radioactive iodine by preventing its absorption by the thyroid gland located in the neck.
		FDA Approved IOSAT and ThyroShield potassium iodide saturates the thyroid with stable iodine, stopping the thyroid's absorption of any additional iodine (radioactive or not) long enough for the radioactive iodine inhaled or ingested to be safely disbursed through the kidneys.
	www.nukepills.com (732 words)

	POTASSIUM IODIDE SHOULD BE AVAILABLE TO PEOPLE LIVING NEAR NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS
		Potassium iodide can prevent thyroid cancer caused by exposure to radioactive iodine, a compound that could be released during a severe accident at a nuclear power plant.
		Potassium iodide will not protect the body against other types of radioactive isotopes released during nuclear-reactor incidents or those likely to be used in a so-called dirty bomb, added the committee that wrote the report.
		For potassium iodide to be most effective, it must be taken within a few hours before or after exposure to radioactive iodine, the report says.
	www.louisville.edu /hsc/news/potassium_iodide_recommended.shtml (642 words)

	Nuclear Pill : potassium iodide radiation protection (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Distribution of potassium iodide pills to help residents guard against radioactive poisoning in the event of an accident at Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant will not begin for at least another....
		Potassium Iodide is a salt, similar to table salt.
		It is routinely added to table salt to make it "Iodized." Potassium taken in time and at the appropriate dosage, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive iodine and thus could prevent thyroid cancers diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to radioactive iodine that could be disersed in a severe nuclear accident.
	www.nuclearpill.com (367 words)

	NRC: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Potassium Iodide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Potassium iodide protects the thyroid gland against internal uptake of radioiodines that may be released in the unlikely event of a nuclear reactor accident.
		However, the NRC recognizes the supplemental value of potassium iodide and the prerogative of the States to decide the appropriateness of the use of potassium iodide by its citizens.
		Whether potassium iodide should be distributed to the general population before an accident occurs or as soon as possible after an accident occurs.
	www.nrc.gov /what-we-do/emerg-preparedness/protect-public/ki-faq.html (1777 words)

	Potassium Iodide Nuclear Protection (KI)
		For optimal prophylaxis, potassium iodide should therefore be dosed daily, until a risk of significant exposure to radioiodines by either inhalation or ingestion no longer exists.
		Individuals intolerant of potassium iodide at protective doses, and neonates, pregnant and lactating women (in whom repeat administration of potassium iodide raises particular safety issues, see below) should be given priority with regard to other protective measures (i.e., sheltering, evacuation, and control of the food supply).
		"Potassium iodide, if taken in time, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive iodine and thus could help prevent thyroid cancers and other diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to airborne radioactive iodine that could be dispersed in a nuclear accident." National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.
	www.pacifichealth.com /products/potassium_iodide.html (1055 words)

	Potassium iodide - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Potassium iodide is a white crystalline salt with chemical formula KI, used in photography and radiation treatment.
		Potassium iodide may also be used to protect the thyroid from radioactive iodine in the event of an accident or attack at a nuclear power plant, or other nuclear attack, especially where a nuclear reactor is breached and the volatile radionuclides, which contain significant amount of
		Potassium iodide cannot protect against other causes of radiation poisoning, however, nor can it provide any degree of protection against a dirty bomb unless the bomb happens to contain a significant amount of radioactive iodine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Potassium_iodide (684 words)

	Potassium iodide. DermNet NZ
		Potassium iodide has been primarily used in the treatment and prevention of simple goitre, which is endemic in areas where the diet is deficient in iodides.
		Potassium iodide is usually given for this purpose as iodised salt.
		Potassium iodide appears to be particularly effective in conditions where neutrophils predominate in the early stages of the disease.
	dermnetnz.org /treatments/potassium-iodide.html (629 words)

	Iosat Potassium Iodide tablets \| ThyroShield \| Potassium Iodine \| Radiation Pills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Potassium Iodide (KI) is used by health officials worldwide to prevent thyroid cancer in people who are exposed to radioactive iodides caused by nuclear reactor accidents and nuclear bombs.
		Repeat dosing of Potassium Iodide should be avoided in the neonate to minimize the risk of hypothyroidism during that critical phase of brain development.
		The effectiveness of potassium iodide administration for thyroid gland protection in the event of releases of radioiodine was recognized by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement in 1977.
	www.nukepills.com /potassium-iodide.htm (4067 words)

	Potassium Iodide \| I Hate Menopause (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Potassium iodide is also added to most table salts today, in small amounts.
		Potassium iodide does not protect someone from the other dangerous effects of radiation poisoning, including DNA damage, which leads to cancers and other life threatening illnesses.
		Potassium iodide is made in a simple reaction between a potassium base with hydroiodic acid.
	ihatemenopause.com /1571/potassium-iodide (425 words)

	Potassium Iodide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Potassium Iodide is a white crystalline solid that is present in iodized salt.
		One way to synthesize potassium iodide is to react the hydroxide with hydroiodic acid, which is then purified by a process called recrystallization.
		Potassium iodide has a formula weight of 166.003, and melts at 681degrees Celsius.
	www.cas.astate.edu /draganjac/heidi_salt.html (99 words)

	Potassium Iodide FAQs
		For best results, potassium iodide should be taken prior to or at the time of exposure to radioactive iodine.
		Most people do not need to visit their doctor after taking potassium iodide, but pregnant or breastfeeding women and newborns up to one-month old should visit their doctor after taking potassium iodide so that their thyroid function can be monitored.
		Potassium iodide pills come in 130-milligram (mg) tablets and will have to be divided for children and adolescents.
	www.epi.state.nc.us /epi/phpr/ki/kifaq.html (2036 words)

	(KI)Potassium Iodide - Protection from Radioactive Iodide
		"Potassium iodide, known as KI, is a cheap, nonprescription drug that is proven to prevent thyroid cancer -- one of the main causes of death after radiation exposure.
		By taking in a daily supplement of potassium iodide, you will not only be on your way to a healthy thyroid, but on your way to protecting your body.
		As you have heard, it is well established that taking high dose potassium iodide pills in the event of a nuclear disaster can literally mean the difference between life or death.
	www.kayted.com /KI/index.html (2206 words)

	Potassium Iodide Pills and Tablets - IOSAT Potassium Iodide
		Potassium iodide is a white crystalline salt with chemical formula KI, used in radiation treatment.
		Potassium iodide may also be used to protect the thyroid from radioactive iodine in the event of an accident or terroist attack at a nuclear power plant, or other nuclear attack.
		Potassium iodide cannot protect against other causes of radiation poisoning, however.
	www.areyouprepared.com /potassium_iodide_iosat.html (858 words)

	Potassium Iodide Radiation Protection Thyroid Blocking Anti-Radiation Pill Iodine pills and tablets
		Potassium Iodide (chemical name 'KI') is much more familiar to most than they might first expect.
		"Potassium iodide, if taken in time, blocks the thyroid gland's uptake of radioactive iodine and thus could help prevent thyroid cancers and other diseases that might otherwise be caused by exposure to airborne radioactive iodine that could be dispersed in a nuclear accident."
		These recommendations were prepared by the Potassium Iodide Working Group, comprising scientists from the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) in collaboration with experts in the field from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
	www.areyouprepared.com /potassium-iodide-information.html (5083 words)

	Become.com - Shop results for potassium iodide
		Source Naturals Potassium Iodide may be used when it is desirable to maintain a high level of beneficial iodides in the thyroid gland.
		Potassium Iodide may be taken when it is desirable to maintain a...
		Potassium Iodide may be used when it is desirable to maintain a high level of beneficial iodides in the thyroid gland.
	www.become.com /shop?q=potassium+iodide (253 words)

	Potassium Iodide Thyroid Health
		Potassium Iodide (KI) is a naturally occurring salt, made up of the minerals potassium and iodine.
		A low-level supplementation of potassium iodide should be consumed on a regular or daily basis to provide a proper amount of iodine to help keep the thyroid healthy and functioning properly.
		A low dose of maintenance Potassium Iodide is safe to take on a regular basis to achieve 100% of the US RDA of Iodine.
	www.essense-of-life.com /info/potassiumiodide.htm (880 words)

	Anbex, inc Home of Iosat brand of Potassium Iodide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		IOSAT [potassium iodide] Is manufactured in the United States under strict FDA “GMP guidelines,” and holds an approved “New Drug Application” (NDA).
		IOSAT [potassium iodide] Was the first product of its kind (since 1982) and is the only product which can be purchased by local, state and federal governments.
		Until recently, potassium iodide, the preferred protection against radiation-induced thyroid cancer, had a modest following among nuclear reactor workers, survivalists and those preoccupied with the possible aftereffects of nuclear holocaust.
	www.anbex.com (301 words)

	Potassium Iodide Radiation Pills (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		"KI [Potassium Iodide] is a safe and effective means by which to prevent radioiodine uptake by the thyroid gland, under certain specified conditions of use, and thereby obviate the risk of thyroid cancer in the event of a radiation emergency.
		It is important to understand that potassium iodide is not a "cure all" pill for radiation emergencies, however it is highly recommended to have on hand as an adjunct to other personal safety plans:
		Potassium iodide is generally believed to be safe for short-term use at appropriate doses.
	www.radiation-pills.com (844 words)

	Use of Potassium Iodide During Radiological Emergencies: Information for the Public
		In December 2001 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new recommendations for the administration of potassium iodide (KI) to the general public as a supplement to evacuation and sheltering during a radiological emergency.
		Potassium iodide (KI) is a chemical compound that can be used to protect the thyroid gland from possible radiation injury caused by radioactive iodine (radioiodine).
		The blocking effect of iodide on the thyroid lasts only a few days and any suppressive effect of KI on thyroid function has been shown to be minimal, even in young children.
	www.health.state.ny.us /environmental/radiological/potassium/ki_high.htm (1500 words)

	Product Abstract: Potassium Iodide
		Inactivation of the antibacterial activity of iodine potassium iodide and chlorhexidine digluconate against Enterococcus faecalis by dentin, dentin matrix, type-I collagen, and heat-killed microbial whole cells.
		The antibacterial activity of chlorhexidine digluconate and potassium iodide on Enterococcus faecalis A197A was tested in the presence of dentin, dentin matrix, dentin pretreated by EDTA and citric acid, collagen, and heat-killed cells of Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans.
		Different components of dentin are responsible for the divergent patterns of inhibition of the antibacterial activity of chlorhexidine digluconate and iodine potassium iodide.
	www.lef.org /prod_hp/abstracts/php-ab577.html (1474 words)

	Information and Distribution - Potassium Iodide
		There are tremendous differences in the amounts of iodide (as potassium iodide) in food supplements and in radiation preparedness formulas, and there are risks in taking excess iodide.
		Our potassium iodide, 100 pills per bottle, should be divided into three equal parts (or you should have 3 bottles; remember: buy 2, automatically get one free).
		The potassium iodide should be kept at the places where you might be, like at home, at work, or in your car.
	www.potassium-iodide.info (534 words)

	Potassium Iodide Anti-Radiation Pill FAQ. Iodine pills, tablets, sources.
		Potassium Iodide (and Potassium Iodate, KIO3) will provide a very high level of thyroid protection, taken in time, for the specific radio-isotopes of iodine, which is expected by many to cause the majority of health concerns downwind from a nuclear emergency.
		Potassium iodide availability is one of those issues that rarely rises to public awareness, but it has a long underground history that has played out in Washington and in state capitals over decades.
		Potassium iodide is the same chemical used to add iodine to table salt, but the pills contain higher doses.
	www.ki4u.com (12621 words)

	Potassium Iodide
		The State of Maryland has taken advantage of the offer made by the National Regulatory Commission to receive a supply of Potassium Iodide (KI) Tablets for free distribution to Maryland residents who live within a ten mile radius of the Peach Bottom Nuclear Power Plant and the Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant.
		Potassium Iodide or KI is a substance that is found in the human body.
		KI is safe and free of side effects in tablet dosage, except for people who are allergic to iodide.
	www.dhmh.state.md.us /html/potiodide.htm (449 words)

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