Principal Display Panel (65 mg Carton Label)
This is a drug facts label for Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets USP used for thyroid protection in a nuclear radiation emergency, for which taking emergency measures is recommended by public officials. These tablets contain lactose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose. It may cause an allergic reaction in the form of skin rash, swelling, shortness of breath, or fever. The label provides instructions for consumption by adults and children above 8 years. The tablets may be crushed and mixed with a liquid mixer, as the label shows. However, the text also advises consulting a doctor if a person is pregnant, breastfeeding, has a baby under one month, or has thyroid disease. It further instructs to store the tablets at 77°F and not to dispose of the consumer package insert.*
