How ThyroShield Protects The Thyroid Gland

The main ingredient in ThyroShield™ Potassium Iodide Oral Solution is a salt of iodine (65 mg of potassium iodide per 1 mL). The salt of iodine works by saturating the thyroid gland so that radioactive iodine cannot be absorbed. Without this "blocking" effect, exposure to radioactive iodine can cause thyroid damage and possibly lead to thyroid cancer.

Understanding the Protection

It is important to note that ThyroShield is not a general protective agent; it protects only the thyroid gland. ThyroShield works best if taken before exposure. It can still be beneficial when taken up to several hours after exposure. Its effectiveness depends upon:
• when it is taken relative to the time of exposure;
• how much iodine is already present in the thyroid gland;
• how fast an individual's thyroid gland would process it; and
• the amount of radioactive iodine exposure.

Follow the directions of your public officials.

Note: Although salt of iodine is sometimes added to regular table salt to make it "iodized," iodized salt is NOT a substitute for an FDA approved KI (potassium iodide) product for use as emergency protection against radioactive iodine.