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.