Potassium Iodide Oral Solution
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug classes:Antithyroid agents, Expectorants
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.
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Potassium Iodide
Oral Solution, USP (saturated)
1g/mL
Rx only
Description
Potassium Iodide Oral Solution, USP is a saturated solution of potassium iodide containing 1 gram of potassium iodide per mL.
Clinical Pharmacology
Potassium iodide is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing respiratory tract secretions and thereby decreasing the viscosity of mucus.
Indications and Usage
Potassium Iodide Oral Solution, USP is for use as an expectorant in the symptomatic treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases where tenacious mucus complicates the problem, including bronchial asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.
Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with a known sensitivity to iodides.
Warnings
Potassium iodide can cause fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter when administered to a pregnant woman. Because of the possible development of fetal goiter, if the drug is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant during therapy, apprise the patient of the potential hazard.
Precautions
General
In some patients, prolonged use of iodides can lead to hypothyroidism. Iodides should be used with caution in patients having Addison's disease, cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism, myotonia congenita, tuberculosis, acute bronchitis, or renal function impairment.
