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Warnings
What may interact with Potassium Iodide?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-other medicine for the thyroid
-propylthiouracil, PTU
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-certain diuretics like spironolactone, triamterene
-certain medicines for high blood pressure or heart failure like enalapril
-lithium
-potassium supplements
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Potassium Iodide?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Addison''s disease
-dermatitis herpetiformis
-heart disease
-high levels of potassium in the blood
-hypocomplementemic vasculitis
-kidney disease
-myotonia congenita
-thyroid disease
-tuberculosis
-an unusual or allergic reaction to potassium iodide, iodine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Potassium Iodide?
Visit your doctor for regular checks ups. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. At lower than room temperature, crystals may form in this medicine. If crystals form, let the bottle warm to room temperature and shake to dissolve. Throw this medicine away if it turns brownish yellow. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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