The Best Choice for the Prepared Family
The only FDA approved KI (potassium iodide) liquid is ThyroShield™ Potassium Iodide Oral Solution. The other KI products are in tablet form. Only three tablet brands are FDA approved for emergency use as a radioactive iodine blocker.
Which form is right for your family?
| Product Attribute | Oral Solution | KI Tablets |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency-ready dosing for all members of the family? | YES | NO |
| Never requires crushing to achieve correct dosing? | YES | NO |
| Never requires mixing to mask bad taste? | YES | NO |
| Raspberry-Flavored?1 | YES | NO |
| FDA approved? | YES | SOME |
| Made in the U.S.A. by a U.S. manufacturer? | YES | SOME |
1ThyroShield is a black raspberry-flavored solution. The FDA reports that raspberry
flavoring masks the taste of KI the best.
Reference: Palatability Evaluations of Potassium Iodide Solid Dosage Tablets ground and mixed in Drinks.
Francis R. Pelsor, Nakissa Sadrieh, and Stella G. Machado. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Drug Evaluation
and Research, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857.
