Helps prevent radioactive iodine from getting into the thyroid gland during a nuclear radiation emergency. Use along with other emergency measures recommended by public officials.

Warnings

Allergy alert: Iodine may cause an allergic reaction with 1 or more of the following symptoms:

• shortness of breath or wheezing
• skin rash
• trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing
• swelling
• 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 heart 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.

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.