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When does potassium iodide have to be taken in order to prevent uptake of radioactive iodine and reduce the risk of thyroid cancer?

April 26, 2017Iodide Iodine Potassium radioactive reduce risk uptake

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When does potassium iodide have to be taken in order to prevent uptake of radioactive iodine and reduce the risk of thyroid cancer?

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For best results, potassium iodide should be taken prior to or at the time of exposure to radioactive iodine. However, taking potassium iodide within three or four hours after exposure could still block the uptake of some radioactive iodine and lower one’s risk of thyroid cancer.