Potassium Iodide FAQs
How much does Potassium Iodide cost without insurance?
The average cost of Potassium Iodide may be around $472.43 or even more if you do not have insurance coverage. Using a SingleCare Potassium Iodide discount card can help you to save on your prescription medication. Pay only $76.03 when you use your discount card at local pharmacies.
How much does Potassium Iodide cost with insurance?
Insurance coverage usually is not offered for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs like Potassium Iodide. There may be cases where your doctor writes a prescription for Potassium Iodide, but otherwise, pharmacy coupons are probably the most affordable option when buying Potassium Iodide. You can pay as little as $76.03 when you use our SingleCare savings card for Potassium Iodide.
Does Medicare cover Potassium Iodide and how much does it cost?
Potassium Iodide is not typically covered by Medicare. If you're a patient that is interested in purchasing this medication, you may have to pay the full cash price of $472.43. SingleCare can help you to reduce this total and save on your overall medication costs. Simply use our SingleCare Potassium Iodide discount card at participating neighborhood pharmacies and pay only $76.03 for Potassium Iodide.
What is the brand name of Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide is available under the brand-name ThyroSafe, which is manufactured by Recipharm AB.
What is Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide is an expectorant medication used to loosen and break up mucus in the airways. This medication is also used along with antithyroid medicines to prepare the thyroid gland for surgical removal, to treat hyperthyroidism, and to protect the thyroid in a radiation exposure emergency. This medication works by helping you to cough up mucus so that you can breathe more easily. It works for thyroid issues by shrinking the size of the thyroid gland and decreasing the amount of thyroid hormones produced.
Potassium Iodide comes in the form of an oral liquid and is usually taken with a full glass of water. To avoid an upset stomach, use this medication after meals or with food. Drink plenty of liquids with this medication unless otherwise directed. This liquid medication may be mixed in water, milk, formula, or juice before taking.
Your doctor will recommend an appropriate dose for you based on an assessment of your current medical condition, other drugs you are currently taking, and your response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, use it more often, or take it for longer than prescribed by your doctor. Doing so may increase the risk of side effects.
What are the side effects of Potassium Iodide?
Potassium Iodide may cause vomiting, nausea, stomach ache, diarrhea, fever, headache, or acne. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of these effects persist or worsen. Side effects can also be reported to the FDA. Most patients using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience serious side effects such as burning mouth or throat, sore teeth or gums, swelling inside the mouth, increased saliva, eye irritation, swollen eyelids, severe headache, swelling of the neck, confusion, numbness, or tingling in the feet or hands.
This is not a complete list of side effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for medical advice about the risks and benefits involved with using Potassium Iodide before you start treatment.