Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Potassium Iodide
Chemical Class
Potassium Salt
ATC Code
R05CA02, S01XA04, V03AB21
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Potassium Salt
It belongs to Potassium Salt. It belongs to Ophthalmic Products and Anticataractogenic pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Potassium Iodide is 166.00. It is weakly alkaline drug, 2.59% solution of the drug is isotonic.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
0.15 mg — 8 hourly
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2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Take with food or milk if potassium iodide upsets your s
Safety Alerts
You should not use potassium iodide if you ar allergic to iodide or iodine
You may not be able to use potassium iodide for exposure to nuclear radiation if you have: thyroid nodules and heart problems
dermatitis herpetiformis (Duhring disease, itchy skin rash common with celiac disease )
or inflammation of the small blood vessels (hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis, or HUV) that causes episodes of hives, itching, burning, and painful skin sores
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: a thyroid disorder
Important Warnings
Use only as directed
Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesrashfeverswollen glandsjoint painwheezingdifficult breathingtrouble swallowingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Potassium iodide may cause serious side effects. Stop using potassium iodide and call your doctor at once if you have: fevertirednessswelling in your neck or throat (enlarged thyroidor goiter)
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines
especially: lithium
a diuretic or "water pill"
an "ACE inhibitor" heart or blood pressure medicine -- benazepril
captopril
enalapril
fosinopril
lisinopril
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 36.59
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 20 · approved 01 Jul, 2024
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 20Rs 36.59
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Potassium Iodide, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Sephide
130mg
Rs 47.83 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSeraph Pharmaceutical
Iokrin
130mg
Rs 73.97 ceiling
High-Q Pharmaceuticals
Iogen
130mg
Rs 54.51 ceiling
No DRAP alertsGenetics Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd
Idokal
130mg
Rs 77.02 ceiling
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
Iodino
130mg
Rs 42.9 ceiling
SHAIGAN PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Cu-Iodide
130mg
Rs 50.09 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCunningham Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ioptas
130mg
Rs 55 ceiling
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Iocab
130mg
Rs 75.42 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCCL Pharmaceuticals (Pvt.) Ltd.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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