Potassium Iodide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Pima, Thyro-Block, KI, SSKI
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved
for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful
for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product
labeling, potassium iodide is used in certain patients with the following
medical conditions:
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To prepare the thyroid gland before a thyroid operation
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Iodine deficiency
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Certain skin conditions caused by fungus
In addition to the above information, for patients taking this medicine
for a fungus infection:
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Keep taking it for the full course of treatment
, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. This will help
clear up your infection completely. Do not miss any doses
.
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating
to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.
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