Top 5 Iodine Options for Radiation Exposure
Potassium Iodide, sold as iOSAT, is the only FDA-approved adult dosage of medication to help treat Radiation Poisoning. But during the Russia-Ukraine War, it sold out all across Europe and the West. What can you use as a back-up plan to help protect against radio-iodine if you can’t get Potassium Iodide? These are the top 5 Iodine choices to help protect the thyroid against radiation exposure.
TOP 5 IODINES OPTIONS FOR RADIATION EXPOSURE
IODINE DISTRIBUTION METHODS:
Pills/Tablets
- Can be dissolved in water.
- Last longer than liquid.
- Harder to divide dosage.
Liquid/Droplets
- Easier to divide dosage.
- Easier to give to young/old.
- Iodine tastes terrible!
1. POTASSIUM IODIDE
Dosage:
- Adult: 130mg
- Child: 65mg
Pros:
Well-established dosages.
US Industry Standard.
Cons:
1st to Sell Out.
- IOSAT (FDA Approved)(Tablet, Adults Dosage)
- Thyrosafe (FDA Approved)(Tablet, Childs Dosage)
- Thyroshield (FDA Approved)(Liquid, Childs Dosage)
- Mission Pharmacal (FDA Approved)(Liquid, Childs Dosage)
2. POTASSIUM IODATE
- Dosage: Orally 170 mg
Pros:
1st choice in many European countries.
May work better 8 hours post-exposure.
Pill to swallow, so no taste issues.
Cons:
Harder to divide dosage.
Not really multi-use.
3. LUGOL’S 2% SOLUTION
- Dosage: Orally 130mg/2mL = 20 drops
Pros:
Other antisceptic uses.
Cons: Tastes bad.
Can cause stomach upset.
*Ideally drink w/OJ/Tang
POVIDONE IODINE 10%
4. Betadine aka Povidone Iodine 10% Solution
- Dosage: Topically 16mL on wrist or abdomen
Pros:
Topical so easier to apply to young or unconscious.
Topical so no taste issues.
Other antisceptic uses.
Cons:
Takes longer to absorb through skin.
Absorption levels vary.
5. POTASSIUM PERCHLORATE
- Dosage: Orally 1,000mg
Pros:
May work better with prolonged exposure.
Pill to swallow, so no taste issues.
Cons:
Less potent than other Iodines.
Harder to divide dosage.
Not really multi-use.
IODINE TIPS:
- Take as early as possible.
- Store away from light.
- Store in a cool environment.
- Shellfish allergies similar.
- Limit dosage to minimum.
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