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Suggested doses are 16mg for infants; 32 mg for children, and 50 to 70 mg for adults. Dosages must be taken for 14 consecutive days.

K-1 was given to children during the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown with positive results. Potassium iodide works by “saturating” the thyroid with stable iodide so it’s less likely to absorb radioactive iodine that is released during a nuclear event. Under current dosing guidelines, a fully saturated thyroid would be protected for up to one month, which is typically long enough for radioactive iodine (which has a half life of 8 days) to dissipate from the environment. The exception to this is an event like the Fukushima nuclear meltdown that continues to carry radiation via trade winds on a global scale.

Either potassium iodide (K-103), or potassium iodide (K-1) will work, but you will need slightly more K-103 than K-1.

Wearing a simple cloth facemask found at drug and hardware stores will help reduce exposure to radioactive fallout. You cannot see, smell, or taste fallout, so do not be deceived into thinking your surroundings are safe and follow the information you are given over emergency broadcasts. It is imperative to stay indoors during a nuclear attack.