Clinical drug
potassium iodide 1000 MG/ML Oral Solution [SSKI brand of Potassium Iodide]
1000 MG/ML · Oral Solution · oral
A form of potassium iodide →
potassium iodide 1000 MG/ML Oral Solution [SSKI brand of Potassium Iodide] — Expectorants. Indications and Usage SSKI ® (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is for use as an expectorant in the symptomatic treatment of chronic pulmonary dise
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Active ingredient
Classification
Expectorants
Drug interactions
The label outlines several interactions involving potassium iodide and other medications or supplements.
- majoranti-thyroid drugs — may lead to hypothyroidism
- moderatemedications for hypertension — may increase potassium levels in blood
- moderatefolic acid — may result in decreased serum levels of anticonvulsant drugs
- moderatemethotrexate — may decrease a patient's response
- majorcalcium — should not be given with large amounts in those with hypercalcemia
- moderatezinc — can inhibit the absorption of certain antibiotics
Real-world adverse events (FAERS)
Diarrhoea311Fatigue286Dyspnoea278Headache275Nausea270Dizziness265Fall261Sepsis257
Indications
Indications and Usage SSKI ® (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is for use as an expectorant in the symptomatic treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases where tenacious mucus complicates the problem, including bronchial asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.
Dosage
Dosage and Administration Adults 0.3 ml (300 mg) or 0.6 ml (600 mg) diluted in one glassful of water, fruit juice or milk 3 to 4 times daily. To minimize gastric irritation, take with food or milk. This medication should be used no longer than necessary to produce the desired effect.
Warnings
Warnings Potassium iodide can cause fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter when administered to a pregnant woman. Because of the possible development of fetal goiter, if the drug is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant during therapy, apprise the patient of the potential hazard.
Contraindications
Contraindications Contraindicated in patients with a known sensitivity to iodides.
Mechanism of action
Clinical Pharmacology Potassium iodide is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing respiratory tract secretions and thereby decreasing the viscosity of mucus.
Source: RxNorm + openFDA + RxClass + FAERS · 2026
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