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Potassium iodide is a chemical compound made of potassium and iodine that is commonly used in salt to prevent iodine deficiency in people. It also has medical applications, including as a treatment to protect the thyroid gland in cases of radiation exposure.
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Key facts
- Trade names
- Iosat, Thyrosafe, Thyroshield, others
- Other names
- SSKI
- Ahfs drugs com
- Monograph
- License data
- United States</span>"}]]}'>US DailyMed : Potassium iodide
- Routes of administration
- By mouth
- Atc code
- R05CA02 ( WHO ) S01XA04 ( WHO ), V03AB21 ( WHO )
- Legal status
- United States</span>"}]]}'>US : OTC
- Cas number
- 7681-11-0
- Drugbank
- DB06715
- Unii
- 1C4QK22F9J
- Kegg
- D01016
- Chebi
- CHEBI:8346
- Chembl
Article
Potassium iodide (KI) is a chemical compound, medication, and dietary supplement. It is a medication used for treating hyperthyroidism, in radiation emergencies, and for protecting the thyroid gland when certain types of radiopharmaceuticals are used. It is also used for treating skin sporotrichosis and phycomycosis. It is a supplement used by people with low dietary intake of iodine. It is administered orally.
Common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, rash, and swelling of the salivary glands. Other side effects include allergic reactions, headache, goitre, and depression. While use during pregnancy may harm the baby, its use is still recommended in radiation emergencies. Potassium iodide has the chemical formula KI. Commercially it is made by mixing potassium hydroxide with iodine.