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Potassium Iodide 65 mg

product on market Tablet or Pill Vitamatic Safety: 60/100
60/100

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  • Potassium Iodide: 65mg is 59.1× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.1mg)
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What the Evidence Says

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Potassium iodide is used to prevent thyroid damage from radioactive iodine exposure, though evidence for general supplementation is limited. Due to a safety score of 60, potential concerns regarding thyroid dysfunction or iodine toxicity may exist. Users should be aware of these risks when taking this dosage.

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Safety Alerts

Potassium Iodide: 65mg is 59.1× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.1mg)

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This product received a low safety score because it contains 65mg of potassium iodide, which is nearly 60 times higher than the recommended upper limit for daily intake.

Label

Product Label

Label for Potassium Iodide 65 mg
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Label Data

1 Tablet(s)
Serving Size
30
Servings
Mineral
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Exceeds UL by 59.1× (UL: 1.1 mg) 245 studies (A:4, B:133)

Other Ingredients

Microcrystalline Cellulose Dicalcium Phosphate Stearic Acid Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal Magnesium Stearate Croscarmellose Sodium
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Product Information

Directions for Use

For short term use

Suggested Use: Use only as directed. For short-term use only (up to 10 days). Adults and adolescents: up to 4 tablets once daily. For children ages 3-12 years up to 2 tablets once daily. For children 1-3 years 1 tablet once daily. For children under 1 year consult your physician before use.

Warnings & Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed suggested use.

Do not take it if you are allergic to iodine, have dermatitis herpetiformis or hypocomplementemic vasculitis, or have nodular thyroid disease with heart disease.

If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, have a thyroid condition, or are taking any medication, consult a physician before use.

In case of overdose, swollen salivary glands, stomach upset, skin rash or allergic reaction discontinue use immediately and consult a physician.

Formulation Notes

Free of sugar, starch, yeast, soy, wheat, egg, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

Non GMO

Additional Information

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Certified Made in U.S.A.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU8 10078 47207 0
DSLD Entry Date2023-03-22
Product TypeMineral
FormTablet or Pill
DSLD ID283073
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

292
Research Sources
57
Avg Quality
160
Meta Analysis
70
Systematic Review
36
Rct
8
Cochrane Review
8
Clinical Trial
3
Regulatory Source
2
Narrative Review
2
Other
1
Guideline
1
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B Radioiodine Remnant Ablation for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Meta Analysis JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery 2021 PubMed DOI
B Risk of primary breast cancer in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer undergoing radioactive iodine therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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