Adult Dosing
Nuclear radiation emergency
Note:- Do not take more than 1 dose in 24 hrs
As an expectorant (SSKI)
- 0.3-0.6 mL (300-600 mg) PO tid-qid, diluted in one glassful of water, fruit juice or milk
Thyroidectomy preparation [Non-FDA Approved]
- 50–250 mg PO tid x 10–14 days prior to surgery
Thyroid storm [Non-FDA Approved]
- 1 mL PO tid at least 1 hr following PTU or methimazole dose
Pediatric Dosing
Nuclear radiation emergency
- Children 12-18 yrs (>50 ponds): 130 mg PO qd
- Children 12-18 yrs (<50 ponds): 65 mg PO qd
- Children 3-12 yrs: 65 mg PO qd
- Children 1 month-3 yrs: 32.5 mg PO qd
- Neonates 0-1 month: 16.25 mg PO qd
Note:- Do not take more than 1 dose in 24 hrs
- Tablets can be crushed and mixed in many liquids for children
As an expectorant (SSKI)
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established
Neonatal Grave’s disease [Non-FDA Approved]
Thyrotoxicosis [Non-FDA Approved]
[Outline]
- Do not administer if allergic to iodine, have dermatitis herpetiformis or hypocomplementemic vasculitis, or have nodular thyroid disease with heart disease
- KI can cause allergic reaction manifested as difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing; wheezing; shortness of breath or swelling of the mouth or throat
- Instruct patients to contact poison control center in case of overdosage
- Fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter has been reported when administered to pregnant woman [SSKI]
- Because of the possible development of fetal goiter apprise the patient of the potential hazard, when used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant during therapy [SSKI]
Cautions: Use cautiously in [SKKI]
- Renal function impairment
- Addison’s disease
- Cardiac disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Myotonia congenita
- Tuberculosis
- Acute bronchitis
Pregnancy Category:N/A
Breastfeeding: Safety unknown. Should be checked by a doctor if repeat dosing is necessary.
Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.
- SSKI 1 GM/ML SOLN [Bottle] (UPSHER-SMITH)
237 ml = $163.41
474 ml = $308.64
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