What is Potassium Iodide Mylan?
Potassium Iodide Mylan is the potassium salt form of iodide, a naturally occurring substance.
Potassium Iodide Mylan can be used as an expectorant to thin mucus and loosen congestion in your chest and throat.
Potassium Iodide Mylan is used in people with chronic breathing problems that can be complicated by thick mucus in the respiratory tract, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema.
Potassium Iodide Mylan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Potassium Iodide Mylan indications
Potassium Iodide Mylan is oral antithyroid agent. Potassium Iodide Mylan is used as an adjunct to other antithyroid agents in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and thyrotoxicosis and preoperatively to induce thyroid involution. (radiation poisoning;)
How should I use Potassium Iodide Mylan?
Use Potassium Iodide Mylan solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- An extra patient leaflet is available with Potassium Iodide Mylan solution. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
- Take Potassium Iodide Mylan solution by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Use the dropper that comes with Potassium Iodide Mylan solution to measure your dose. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
- If you are instructed to take more than 1 dose of Potassium Iodide Mylan solution, do NOT take it sooner than 24 hours after the last dose of Potassium Iodide Mylan solution. Do NOT take more than 1 dose per day.
- If you miss a dose of Potassium Iodide Mylan solution, take it as soon as possible. If you are instructed to take more than 1 dose of Potassium Iodide Mylan solution and it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Potassium Iodide Mylan solution.
Uses of Potassium Iodide Mylan in details
Use: Labeled Indications
Antidote: Block thyroidal uptake of radioactive isotopes of iodine in a nuclear radiation emergency.
Expectorant: Expectorant for the symptomatic treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases complicated by mucous.
Off Label Uses
Graves hyperthyroidism (following radioactive iodine therapy)
Data from a retrospective study suggest that Potassium Iodide Mylan may be beneficial in select patients with Graves hyperthyroidism (eg, those who would be candidates for but are allergic to antithyroid drugs) in order to shorten the duration of hyperthyroidism after receiving radioactive iodine therapy.
Thyroid gland protection during radiopharmaceutical use
Based on the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) procedure guidelines for 131 I-meta-iodobenzylguanidine (131 I-mIBG) therapy, Potassium Iodide Mylan is effective and recommended when given as thyroid gland protection during radiopharmaceutical use.
Thyrotoxic crisis/thyroid storm
Based on the American Thyroid Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists guidelines for the diagnosis and management of hyperthyroidism and other causes of thyrotoxicosis, Potassium Iodide Mylan given to adults for thyrotoxic crisis/thyroid storm is effective and recommended in the management of this condition.
Potassium Iodide Mylan description
Saturated solution of Potassium Iodide Mylan is used pharmaceutically for emergency use in patients experiencing acute symptoms of severe hyperglycemia (also known as thyroid storm or thyrotoxic crisis). Potassium Iodide Mylan can also be used for radioiodine-contamination emergencies or in preparation of thyrotoxic patients for thyroidectomy.
Potassium Iodide Mylan dosage
Potassium Iodide Mylan Dosage
Applies to the following strength(s): 1 g/mL; 325 mg/5 mL; 130 mg; 65 mg
The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Usual Adult Dose for:
- Cough
- Hyperthyroidism
- Cutaneous Sporotrichosis
- Radiation Emergency
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
- Cough
- Hyperthyroidism
- Cutaneous Sporotrichosis
- Radiation Emergency
Additional dosage information:
- Renal Dose Adjustments
- Liver Dose Adjustments
- Dialysis
- Other Comments
Usual Adult Dose for Cough
300 to 650 mg orally 3 to 4 times a day.
Usual Adult Dose for Hyperthyroidism
Oral solution: 250 mg orally 3 times a day. Give for 10 to 14 days prior to thyroid surgery.
May be given as 0.25 mL of a 1 g/mL potassium iodine solution (Potassium Iodide Mylan) or as 4 mL of 325 mg/5 mL solution. Alternatively, 2 to 6 drops of a 10% Potassium Iodide Mylan/5% iodine solution may be given orally 3 times a day with food.
Usual Adult Dose for Cutaneous Sporotrichosis
250 to 500 mg orally 3 times a day. Increase gradually to a maximum of 2 to 2.5 grams 3 times a day. Continue at maximum tolerated dose until the cutaneous lesions have resolved, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Usual Adult Dose for Radiation Emergency
Pregnant or lactating women with exposure >= 5 centigrays (cGy): 130 mg orally per day.
>18 and <=40 years with exposure >= 10 centigrays (cGy): 130 mg orally per day.
>40 years with exposure >= 500 centigrays (cGy): 130 mg orally per day.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cough
60 to 250 mg orally every 4 to 6 times a day. Maximum single dose 500 mg.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Hyperthyroidism
Oral solution: 250 mg orally 3 times a day. Give for 10 to 14 days prior to thyroid surgery.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Cutaneous Sporotrichosis
250 to 500 mg orally 3 times a day. Increase gradually to a maximum of 1.25 to 2 grams 3 times a day. Continue at maximum tolerated dose until the cutaneous lesions have resolved, usually 6 to 12 weeks.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Radiation Emergency
<=1 month with exposure >= 5 centigrays (cGy): 16 mg orally per day.
>1 month <=3 years with exposure >= 5 centigrays (cGy): 32 mg orally per day.
>3 years <= 18 years (less than 70 kg) with exposure >= 5 centigrays (cGy): 65 mg orally per day.
>13 years >= 70 kg with exposure >= 5 centigrays (cGy): 130 mg orally per day.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Potassium Iodide Mylan should be used cautiously in patients with renal dysfunction. Due to impaired renal filtering of electrolytes, an increase in serum potassium can occur in patients with renal impairment.
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administer after meals with food or milk or dilute with a large quantity of water, fruit juice, or broth.
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Related treatment guides
- Cough
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- Hyperthyroidism
- Radiation Emergency
Potassium Iodide Mylan interactions
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What other drugs will affect Potassium Iodide Mylan?
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs such as losartan, valsartan), certain "water pills" (potassium-sparing diuretics such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene), drospirenone, eplerenone, lithium, potassium-containing drugs (e.g., supplements such as potassium chloride).
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
Potassium Iodide Mylan side effects
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What are the possible side effects of Potassium Iodide Mylan?
Applies to Potassium Iodide Mylan: oral solution, oral syrup
As well as its needed effects, Potassium Iodide Mylan (the active ingredient contained in Potassium Iodide Mylan) may cause unwanted side effects that require medical attention.
Severity: Moderate
If any of the following side effects occur while taking Potassium Iodide Mylan, check with your doctor or nurse as soon as possible:
Less common:
- Hives
- joint pain
- swelling of arms, face, legs, lips, tongue, and/or throat
- swelling of lymph glands
- Burning of mouth or throat
- confusion
- headache (severe)
- increased watering of mouth
- irregular heartbeat
- metallic taste
- numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in hands or feet
- soreness of teeth and gums
- sores on skin
- symptoms of head cold
- unusual tiredness
- weakness or heaviness of legs
Minor Side Effects
Some Potassium Iodide Mylan side effects may not need any medical attention. As your body gets used to the medicine these side effects may disappear. Your health care professional may be able to help you prevent or reduce these side effects, but do check with them if any of the following side effects continue, or if you are concerned about them:
Less common:
- Diarrhea
- nausea or vomiting
- stomach pain
Potassium Iodide Mylan contraindications
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What is the most important information I should know about Potassium Iodide Mylan?
Hypersensitivity to iodide, iodine, or any component of the formulation; dermatitis herpetiformis; hypocomplementemic vasculitis, nodular thyroid condition with heart disease
Active ingredient matches for Potassium Iodide Mylan:
Potassium Iodide in Japan.
List of Potassium Iodide Mylan substitutes (brand and generic names) | Sort by popularity |
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer) | Price, USD |
Potassium Iodide Nikko (Japan) | |
Potassium Iodide Nikko Seiyaku (Japan) | |
Potassium Iodide Roxane (United States) | |
Potassium Iodide Shiseido Seiyaku (Japan) | |
Potassium Iodide Solution | |
Potassium Iodide Sumio (Japan) | |
Potassium Iodide Syrup | |
Potassium Iodide Unimed Pharma (Bulgaria, Latvia, Lithuania) | |
Potassium Iodide Yamazen Seiyaku (Japan) | |
Potassium Iodide Yoshida Seiyaku (Japan) | |
Radblock | |
Tablet; Oral; Potassium Iodide 65 mg | |
RENOLEN (India) | |
10ml | $ 0.37 |
Sifpol (Brazil) | |
Solutio Iodi cum glycerini (Poland) | |
Solution Iodi Spirituosa 5% (Georgia) | |
SSKI | |
Sski solution 1 g/mL (Upsher-smith) | |
SSKI Drops | |
Theraplex F | |
Tablet; Oral; Potassium Iodide 0.09 mg | |
Thyprotect (Germany) | |
Thyro-Block (Canada) | |
Tablet; Oral; Potassium Iodide 130 mg (Carter horner) | |
Thyroblock | |
Tablet; Oral; Potassium Iodide 130 mg | |
Thyrojod Depot (Germany) | |
Thyrosafe | |
Tablet; Oral; Potassium Iodide 65 mg | |
Thyrosafe tablet 65 mg (Recip Ab (Canada)) | |
Thyrosafe tablet 65 mg/1 (Recipharm Ab (Publ, US)) | |
ThyroShield Solution | |
ThySat (United Kingdom) | |
Tincture Iodine | |
Tincture Iodine Skin 50 ml Solution (Agrawal Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.58 |
Tincture Iodine Skin 400 ml Solution (Agrawal Pharmaceuticals) | $ 2.17 |
Tincture Iodine Skin 100 ml Solution (Agrawal Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.84 |
Tincture Iodine Skin 15 ml Solution (Agrawal Pharmaceuticals) | $ 0.22 |
Tintura de Iodo Arafarma (Spain) | |
Tintura de Iodo P.G 2% (Spain) | |
Tintura Iodo Orravan 2% (Spain) | |
Tonex P | |
Tonex P 50+100+50 Tablet (Western Remedies (India)) | $ 0.03 |
Xarope Neo (Brazil) | |
Yodafar (Spain) | |
Yodefan | |
Yodefan Liquid | |
Yodiquer (Portugal) | |
Yoduk (Spain) | |
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References
- DailyMed. "POTASSIUM IODIDE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "Potassium". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
- PubChem. "potassium iodide". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
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