iosat
Iosat (Potassium Iodide) is a blood coagulation factor used to treat Burns, Cough, Leg Ulcer, Poisoning.
Potassium Iodide · by Anbex
Key facts
What is Iosat?
From the FDA label:Each white, round, cross-scored—the name IOSAT stamped on one side—tablet contains 65 mg of potassium iodide.
How to use
Directions use as directed by public officials in the event of a nuclear radiation emergency do not take more than 1 dose in 24 hours tablets can be whole or crushed and mixed in milk, baby formula, water, orange juice, flat soda like cola, or raspberry syrup The liquid mixture should be given to infants, young children, and others who cannot swallow tablets; see consumer package insert on how to make a liquid mixture. Age Dose Adults over 18 years 2 tablets (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg) Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh at least 150 pounds 2 tablets (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg) Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh less than 150 pounds 1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg) Children over 3 years to 12 years 1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg) Children over 1 month to 3 years 1/2 tablet (crushed) 32.5 mg daily as directed in the consumer package insert Birth to 1 month 16.25 mg daily as directed in the consumer package insert If pregnant, breastfeeding, have a baby up to 1 month of age or have thyroid disease (except nodular thyroid disease with heart disease), take as directed above and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Warnings
Important safety information
Allergy alert: Iodine may cause an allergic reaction with 1 or more of the following symptoms: shortness of breath or wheezing swelling skin rash trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing fever and joint pain Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to iodine nodular thyroid disease with heart disease hypocomplementemic vasculitis dermatitis herpetiformis Stop use and ask a doctor if you have an allergic reaction. Get medical help right away if you have trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing; shortness of breath; wheezing; swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat; or rash. irregular heartbeat or chest pain. Get medical help right away. swelling of the hands or feet, fever, or joint pain. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. WARNING People who are allergic to iodine, have dermatitis herpetiformis or hypocomplementemic vasculitis, or have nodular thyroid disease with heart disease should not take KI. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, speaking or swallowing; wheezing; shortness of breath or swelling of the mouth or throat), call 911 or get medical care right away. In case of overdose, get medical help or call a Poison Control Center right away. HOW POTASSIUM IODIDE WORKS Certain forms of iodine help your thyroid gland work right. Most people get the iodine they need from foods like iodized salt or fish. The thyroid can “store” or hold only a certain amount of iodine. In nuclear radiation emergency, radioactive iodine may be released in the air. This material may be breathed or swallowed. It may enter the thyroid gland and damage it. The damage would probably not show itself for years. Children are most likely to have thyroid damage. If you take KI, it will block or reduce the chances that radioactive iodine will enter your thyroid gland. WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE POTASSIUM IODIDE People should avoid KI if they are allergic to iodine, have dermatitis herpetiformis or hypocomplementemic vasculitis, or have nodular thyroid disease with heart disease, because these conditions may increase the chances of side effects to iodine. HOW AND WHEN TO TAKE POTASSIUM IODIDE KI should be taken as soon as possible after public officials tell you. If you are told to repeat the dose, you should take the second dose 24 hours after the first dose. Do not take it sooner. More KI will not help you because the thyroid can “hold” only certain amounts of iodine. Taking more than 1 dose per day will increase the chances of side effects. The public officials will tell you how many days to take KI. You should take KI until the chances of major exposure to radioactive iodine by breathing or swallowing stops. SIDE EFFECTS Short-term use of KI at the recommended dose is safe. You should not take this drug for longer than you are told. Possible side effects include: swelling of the salivary glands, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, fever, headache, metallic taste, and allergic reactions. Allergic reaction can include skin rashes such as hives swelling of various parts of the body such as the face, lips, tongue, throat, hands or feet fever with joint pain trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing wheezing or shortness of breath Get medical attention right away if you have trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing; wheezing; shortness of breath; or swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat. Taking iodide, in rare cases, may cause overactivity of the thyroid gland, underactivity of the thyroid gland, or enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter). Symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland may include an irregular heartbeat and chest pain. Patients with thyroid disease are more likely to get these side effects. Babies under 1 month of age are more likely to get an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism). WHAT TO DO IF SIDE EFFECTS OCCUR Stop taking KI and call a doctor if you have one of the following symptoms: swelling of the face, hands or feet fever and joint pain skin rash Stop taking KI and get medical help right away if you have one or more of the following symptoms: trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing shortness of breath or wheezing swelling of the lips, tongue or throat irregular heart beat or chest pain
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Iosat treat?
- Iosat (Potassium Iodide) may be used to treat burns, cough, leg ulcer, poisoning, radiation injuries, sporotrichosis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Iosat?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Iosat. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Potassium Iodide), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Iosat?
- Iosat is marketed by Anbex. You can see Anbex's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Iosat a brand-name or generic drug?
- Iosat is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Potassium Iodide.
- Is Iosat available over the counter?
- Yes. Iosat is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Iosat come in?
- Iosat is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Iosat?
- Iosat is classified as blood coagulation factor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Iosat FDA-registered?
- Iosat is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018664. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Iosat safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Iosat. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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