Yodefan
Active Ingredient(s): Potassium Iodide, KICategory: Antidotes
Yodefan Overview
Potassium iodide is a chemical compound, medication, and dietary supplement.[2][3] As a medication it is used to treat hyperthyroidism, in radiation emergencies, and to protect the thyroid gland when certain types of radiopharmaceuticals are used.[4] In the developing world it is also used to treat skin sporotrichosis and phycomycosis.[4][5] As a supplement it is used in those who have low intake of iodine in the ...
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Liquid 600mg/15 ## Yodefan is a brand of Potassium Iodide. Potassium iodide is used to prepare for thyroid surgery along with antithyroid medicine; to treat high thyroid levels; to protect the thyroid in a radiation emergency. It also has been used as an expectorant which may help loosen and break up mucous. SIDE EFFECTS: Acne, loss of appetite, or stomach upset may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: fever, weakness, unusual tiredness, swelling in the neck or throat, mouth sores, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, a metallic taste in the mouth. If you notice other effects n...
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Liquid 600mg/15 ## Yodefan is a brand of Potassium Iodide. Potassium iodide is used to prepare for thyroid surgery along with antithyroid medicine; to treat high thyroid levels; to protect the thyroid in a radiation emergency. It also has been used as an expectorant which may help loosen and break up mucous. SIDE EFFECTS: Acne, loss of appetite, or stomach upset may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: fever, weakness, unusual tiredness, swelling in the neck or throat, mouth sores, skin rash, nausea, vomiting, stomach pains, irregular heartbeat, numbness or tingling of the hands or feet, a metallic taste in the mouth. If you notice other effects n...
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Potassium Iodide, KI
- Liquid: 325mg/5ml
- Solution: 1g/ml, 65mg/ml
- Syrup: 325mg/5ml
- Tablet: 130mg, 65mg
Other drugs which contain Potassium Iodide, KI or a similar ingredient: (20 results)
- IOSTAT Potassium Iodide, KI
- PIMA Potassium Iodide, KI
- POTASSIUM IODIDE, KI
- SSKI Potassium Iodide, KI1 discussion
- THYRO-BLOCK Potassium Iodide, KI
- THYROSAFE Potassium Iodide1 discussion
- THYROSHIELD Potassium Iodide, KI
- CHLORPHENIRAMINE + CODEINE + PHENYLEPHRINE + POTASSIUM IODIDE, KI
- ELIXOPHYLLIN-KI Potassium Iodide, KI + Theophylline, Aminophylline
- EPHEDRINE + POTASSIUM IODIDE, KI
- EPHEDRINE + POTASSIUM IODIDE, KI + PHENOBARBITAL + THEOPHYLLINE
- IODINE + POTASSIUM IODIDE, KI
- KIE Ephedrine + Potassium Iodide, KI
- LUGOL'S SOLUTION Iodine + Potassium Iodide, KI
- MUDRANE Ephedrine + Potassium Iodide, KI + Phenobarbital + Theophylline
- MUDRANE 2 Potassium Iodide, KI + Theophylline, Aminophylline
- PEDIACOF Chlorpheniramine + Codeine + Phenylephrine + Potassium Iodide, KI
- PEDITUSS Chlorpheniramine + Codeine + Phenylephrine + Potassium Iodide, KI
- POTASSIUM IODIDE, KI + THEOPHYLLINE, AMINOPHYLLINE
- QUADRINAL Ephedrine + Potassium Iodide, KI + Phenobarbital + Theophylline
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Liquid 600mg/15 ## Yodefan is a brand of Potassium Iodide. Potassium iodide is used to prepare for thyroid surgery along... 1 reply
Liquid 600mg/15 ## Yodefan is a brand of Potassium Iodide. Potassium iodide is used to prepare for thyroid surgery along... 1 reply