Potassium Iodide Benefits & Uses

Potassium Iodide is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Potassium Iodide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Potassium Iodide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Potassium Iodide is used -

Severe

Sensation of Burning
Bleeding

Mild

Acne
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting

Potassium Iodide Related Warnings

Is the use of Potassium Iodide safe for pregnant women?

Potassium Iodide rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Potassium Iodide safe during breastfeeding?

Potassium Iodide may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Potassium Iodide on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Potassium Iodide. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Potassium Iodide on the Liver?

Potassium Iodide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Potassium Iodide on the Heart?

Side effects of Potassium Iodide rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Potassium Iodide with Other Drugs

Potassium Iodide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Spironolactone

Enalapril

Captopril

Moderate

Lithium

Methimazole

Propylthiouracil

Potassium Iodide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Potassium Iodide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hyperkalemia
Kidney Disease
Tuberculosis (TB)
Bronchitis

Frequently asked Questions about Potassium Iodide

Is this Potassium Iodide habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Potassium Iodide is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Potassium Iodide as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Potassium Iodide should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Potassium Iodide is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Potassium Iodide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Potassium Iodide

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Potassium Iodide with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Potassium Iodide

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Potassium Iodide with alcohol.

Unknown