Post 236 Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Attack
Post 236
How to take Potassium Iodide in the Event of a Nuclear Attack or What to Have on Hand
Potassium Iodide does not protect you from all forms of radiation poisoning but particular it protects you from THYROID DAMAGE. This damage is irreversible if not addressed immediately within 4 hours of exposure so having it on-hand is important. Buy Potassium Iodide in any form whether tablet or liquid and keep it on-hand as a first aid item. Tablets can be placed in the freezer to preserve for future use.
Potassium Iodide (KI) tablets are available under PRODUCTS on the website.
Potassium Iodide is not the same as Potassium Iodine. Iodide is a combination of two compounds, whereas the Iodine is just Iodine.
The table below shows the smallest KI dose that different age groups can take which will protect the thyroid. Potassium Iodide (KI}) comes in liquid and 65-mg tablets or 130-mg tablets. Cutting the tablets in half is difficult because the pills are very hard. Keeping the proper dosage on hand is recommended by the State Health Commissioner. In an emergency, potassium iodide is considered safe for children to take 1 whole pill of 65 mg. If you have only a 130 mg pill, it is still considered safe for this sort of situation because it is temporary and limited. It’s better for children under 12 years old to take the 65-mg pill, but it is safe to take the 130-mg if that is the only one you have. For children or babies who cannot take pills, parents and caregivers can cut or crush the pill to make lower doses, or give the liquid form of KI. To dissolve Potassium Iodide tablets, place in warm water and swirl or lightly stir until fully dissolved.
Store your mixed Potassium Iodide in the refrigerator for up to 5 days then discard if unused. Tablets can be placed in the freezer for use if needed in the future. Tablets are an excellent choice for survival kits. The general shelf life is 5 years so don’t panic over the effectiveness. Just place tablets in the freezer and forget about it unless needed due to a national disaster.
Understanding Your New Gram Scale and How to Read it
A gram scale is much more sensitive than a food scale. Yes, both weigh in grams but the true gram scale weighs in 1/10 of a gram so you are able to weigh in mg. For example, 1/2 of 1 grams = 500 mg. There are 28.4 grams in 1 ounce. Grams are more accurate than weighing by ounce or pounds so it is always recommended that if you are applying this information to taking herbs and natural products or supplements, the gram scale will be come indispensable. Don’t confuse the two scales. A general food scale is weighing 1 gram for example, because it is not sensitive enough, it will read 1 gram but could actually be 1.9 grams or almost 2 grams/2000 mg. because it lacks the sensitivity of 1/10 of a gram measuring capability. Gram scales are typically used for supplements, herb powder, weighing gold and silver, or marijuana. Cost averages around $28 to $48 depending upon the company or availability. You can also order a GRAM SCALE ON THIS WEBSITE. If you take herbal medicine in powder, regardless, you need this scale for accuracy. Once you get the basic understanding of grams, using a gram scale is very easy and VERY beneficial for weighing out small amounts or milligrams. Rather than a pound, metric uses kilo which is approximately 2 pounds +. Another example, let’s say you have been taking 2 (500mg) capsules of an herb formula; this equals 1000mg which is 1 gram. Let’s say you are wanting to take 4 (500 mg) capsules daily for 1 month. How much powder will you need? Remember that measuring a teaspoon for example is not WEIGHT, this is VOLUME. Measuring in grams is so inaccurate that once you understand how to use the scale, teaspoons for measuring will seem silly. When you run into a recipe online that is giving you measurements in grams, it will no longer be a mystery. So if taking 4 (500mg) capsules each day you will be consuming 2000mg (500 x 4). To supply a month you will need 60 grams (2000mg/2 grams x 30 days = 60 grams, or in ounces– so you can understand it better; 60 grams equals approx. 2.11 ounces (1 oz = 28.4g). See the problem? Grams is easier and it IS accurate. You cannot really convert your supplement powder into a proper dosage without having a gram scale and measuring the milligrams you are taking. Taking your herbal remedies in powder form is much much less expensive. Learning to use a gram scale will save you money, end in the exact amount of mg. you are wanting to take, and it opens up a whole new world when you can run everything through the lens of grams and milligrams.
CHART FOR ADMINISTRATING TABLETS OF POTASSIUM IODIDE; KI
Quick Reference; 130 mg = 0.13 grams, 65 mg o= 0.065
| Age Group | KI Dosage | Number of ml liquid (65 mg/ml) |
Number of 65-mg tablets | Number of 130-mg tablets |
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| Adults over 18 years | 130 mg | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Over 12 – 18 years and over 150 pounds | 130 mg | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Over 12 – 18 years and less than 150 pounds | 65 mg | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Over 3 -12 years | 65 mg | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Over 1 month to 3 years | 32 mg | 0.5 | 1/2 | 1/4 |
| Birth -1 month | 16 mg | 0.25 | 1/4 | 1/8 |
Here is a converter tool for mg. to grams. Everyone should have a gram scale. Gram scales are sensitive enough to help you to determine mg. which is important to anyone practicing alternative medicine as a professional or at home. It is simple and by knowing how to use powders will save you an immense amount of money for your herbal remedies. Go here if you need help;
https://convertermaniacs.com/milligram-to-gram/mg-to-g-converter.html
HOW TO TURN TABLETS INTO A LIQUID FORM
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- Put one 130 mg KI tablet into a small bowl. Grind tablet into a fine powder by using the back of a metal teaspoon and pressing the tablet against the inside of the bowl. Because the tablets are so hard, most add the water initially to soften the pill, as shown in step 2 next.
- Add 4 teaspoonfuls of water to the crushed KI powder in the bowl and mix until the KI powder is dissolved in the water. If the water is warm, it dissolves easier and faster. If necessary, let the water and KI set to hydrate, then mix and refrigerate.
- This liquified form has a shelf life of 5 days refrigerated. Giving it to children this way is most preferred
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Directions
- Use as directed by public officials in the event of a nuclear radiation emergency
- DO NOT take more than 1 dose in 24 hours
- Tablets can be whole or crushed and mixed in milk, baby formula, water, orange juice, flat soda like cola, or syrup/honey. Mixing the powder into applesauce works well for children. Remember, infants cannot have honey. Using something other than water is just for the purpose of taste and trying to give it to a baby or toddler. It is not essential, but it make it easier to give it to a baby in situations such as this
| Age | Dose |
| Adults over 18 years | 1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg) |
| Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh at least 150 pounds | 1 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (130 mg) |
| Children over 12 years to 18 years who weigh less than 150 pounds | 1/2 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg) |
| Children over 3 years to 12 years | 1/2 tablet (whole or crushed) daily (65 mg) |
| Children over 1 month to 3 years | 32.5 mg daily as directed in the consumer package insert |
| Birth to 1 month | 16.25 mg daily as directed in the consumer package insert |
- If pregnant, breastfeeding, have a baby up to 1 month of age or have thyroid disease (except nodular thyroid disease with heart disease), take as directed above and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
More Information
- Store at 68-77 degrees F
- Keep dry and foil intact
- Protect from light
- Print and keep a copy of the information with the product in a separate plastic ziplock bag
- Tablets can be placed in the freezer to preserve as a survival kit item. Most agree that if keeping in the freezer you will only lose about 1% per year of strength.
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