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What precautions should be taken when using potassium iodide?

5 min read
Potassium iodide (KI) is an FDA-approved medication used to protect the thyroid gland from radioactive iodine in a nuclear emergency. However, taking it without proper precautions or official instruction can be harmful and offers no protection against other forms of radiation.