Will I buy potassium iodide in high-dose tablets in a pharmacy for use in the event of a nuclear disaster?
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Angelika Talar-Śpionek Pharmacist, Editor
1 year ago
Yes, in pharmacies there is available potassium iodide in a high dose of 65 mg - 10 tablets each. It is a prescription drug, indicated, m.in, for use in the event of nuclear disasters or damage to nuclear reactors to prevent the uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland. The availability of the drug can be checked here: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/38951/jodek-potasu-g-l-pharma-tabletki/apteki I also encourage you to read our entry on potassium iodide and how to deal with radioactive contamination: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/substancje/potassium-iodide