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Post by Jackosaur on Oct 29, 2013 10:30:14 GMT 10
I am interested in finding out in the event of a nuclear bomb, how long must you continue to take it before the radiation goes down. Does it last days, weeks, months?
If it is weeks then we'll need to stock up on more than one packet of tablets if we wanted to have it. I have tried searching for the answer but have not been able to see an answer as yet.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 10:59:03 GMT 10
I believe that you're suppose to take one pill a day, but I'm not entirely sure how long for! If you do find out anything Jacko let me know  |
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Post by Jason on Oct 29, 2013 15:19:29 GMT 10
I believe that you're suppose to take one pill a day, but I'm not entirely sure how long for! If you do find out anything Jacko let me know has a lot of good info, but basically you should only take Iodine tablets once every 24 hours for 3-5 days after exposure. As these tablets only protect your thyroid from radiation damage, if the radiation levels are still high after 3-5 days you have bigger problems than thyroid damage. Also check out this eBay item - IOSAT-Potassium-Iodide-Radiation-Blocking-Tablets-LQQK - it has a Best Offer option, so you could potentially get it for $15-$17 (posted). |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2013 16:24:47 GMT 10
I think they may be the same ones, Jason? I guess I could look because I own some from SGO, but I'm lazy haha
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Post by Jason on Oct 29, 2013 16:25:58 GMT 10
Yeah I think so mate, just a couple of dollars cheaper - with me being a tight arse and all!  |
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Post by Jason on Oct 30, 2013 18:59:01 GMT 10
I put in an offer on those IOSAT tablets on eBay of US$10.01 and it was accepted, so 2 packets shipped for AU$29.05 if anyone wants to try the same (or a lower offer) |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2013 20:02:27 GMT 10
I put in an offer on those IOSAT tablets on eBay of US$10.01 and it was accepted, so 2 packets shipped for AU$29.05 if anyone wants to try the same (or a lower offer) Nice one, Jase. Definitely something worth having. |
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Post by remnantprep on Nov 1, 2013 22:15:07 GMT 10
Have heard that betadine ointment can be used as well, paint it on your stomach apparently. Does anyone know of this? Also it is said that people over 40 don't need so much thyroid protection, just younger people.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2013 17:23:36 GMT 10
OLDER: One (1) tablet once a day. Crush for small children. BABIES UNDER ONE YEAR OF AGE: One-half (1/2) tablet once a day. Crush first. DOSAGE: Take for 10 days unless directed otherwise by State or local public health authorities. WARNING
POTASSIUM IODIDE SHOULD NOT BE USED BY PEOPLE ALLERGIC TO IODIDE. Keep out of the reach of children. In case of overdose or allergic reaction, contact a physician or public health authority.
DESCRIPTION
Each (company trade name) Tablet contains 130 mg. of potassium iodide.
HOW POTASSIUM IODIDE WORKS
Certain forms of iodine help your thyroid gland work right. Most people get the iodine they need from foods like iodized salt or fish. The thyroid can "store" or hold only a certain amount of iodine.
In a radiation emergency, radioactive iodine may be released in the air. This material may be breathed or swallowed. It may enter the thyroid gland and damage it. The damage would probably not show itself for years. Children are most likely to have thyroid damage.
If you take potassium iodide, it will fill up your thyroid gland. This reduces the chance that harmful radioactive iodine will enter the thyroid gland.
WHO SHOULD NOT TAKE POTASSIUM IODIDE
The only people who should not take potassium iodide are people who know they are allergic to iodide. You may take potassium iodide even if you are taking medicines for a thyroid problem (for example, a thyroid hormone or anti-thyroid drug). Pregnant and nursing women and babies and children may also take this drug.
HOW AND WHEN TO TAKE POTASSIUM IODIDE
Potassium iodide should be taken as soon as possible after public health officials tell you. You should take one dose every 24 hours. More will not help you because the thyroid can "hold" only limited amounts of iodine. Larger doses will increase the risk of side effects. You will probably be told not to take the drug for more than 10 days.
SIDE EFFECTS
Usually, side effects of potassium iodide happen when people take higher doses for a long time. You should be careful not to take more than the recommended dose or take it for longer than you are told. Side effects are unlikely because of the low dose and the short time you will be taking the drug.
Possible side effects include skin rashes, swelling of the salivary glands, and "iodism" (metallic taste, burning mouth and throat, sore teeth and gums, symptoms of a head cold, and sometimes stomach upset and diarrhea).
A few people have an allergic reaction with more serious symptoms. These could be fever and joint pains, or swelling of parts of the face and body and at times severe shortness of breath requiring immediate medical attention.
Taking iodide may rarely cause overactivity of the thyroid gland, underactivity of the thyroid gland, or enlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter).
Q & AQ: Is this the Magic Anti-Radiation Protection Pill? A: Sorry, but there is no magic pill or medicine that will protect you from all radiation sources. In fact, as already stated above here: "There is no medicine that will effectively prevent nuclear radiations from damaging the human body cells that they strike." Also, the recently (November, 2001) released FDA document Potassium Iodide as a Thyroid Blocking Agent in Radiation Emergencies states: "KI provides protection only for the thyroid from radioiodines. It has no impact on the uptake by the body of other radioactive materials and provides no protection against external irradiation of any kind. FDA emphasizes that the use of KI should be as an adjunct to evacuation (itself not always feasible), sheltering, and control of foodstuffs." Potassium Iodide (and Potassium Iodate, KIO3) will provide a very high level of thyroid protection, taken in time, for the specific radio-isotopes of iodine, which is expected by many to cause the majority of health concerns downwind from a nuclear emergency. (And, is the reason most all developed countries have stockpiled it.) However, there are numerous other, and very dangerous, radioactive noble gases and/or radioactive fallouts that can be associated with nuclear emergencies. You are still exposed to inhale, ingest, or be radiated externally from any number of dangerous non-radioiodine sources. |
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