Descripción
Iodine tablets are intended for use by the population in the vicinity of nuclear power plants in the event of a nuclear accident. The tablets are used as a preventive treatment against thyroid effects. In the event of a nuclear accident, the announcement of iodine tablets is broadcast on the radio. The tablets do not protect against other types of radiation from radioactive substances. The uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland can be blocked by early administration of a high dose of potassium iodide. The thyroid gland has already absorbed enough iodide and no radioactive iodine can be absorbed. The risk of thyroid cancer after exposure to radioactive iodine is greater for young individuals than for older people. In general, fetuses from the 12th week, newborns and children belong to the most sensitive groups because the thyroid gland in young individuals is growing.
Contents:
65mg Potassium iodide equivalent to 50mg iodine, maize starch, lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose (E460), butylated methacrylate copolymer basic, magnesium stearate (E572)
