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US Pharm. 2011;36(6):HS-25-HS-28. Potassium iodide (KI) is an inorganic compound that is available from three manufacturers under different brand names as an antidote to radiation exposure. From a chemistry point of view, it is made from potassium hydroxide and iodine, and it is the most produced iodide compound in the world.
How and When KI Protects. 1  Potassium iodide (KI) blocks uptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland. 2  KI protects only the thyroid from radioactive iodine uptake. KI does not provide protection for any other organs. 3  KI is effective as a radiation medical countermeasure only for internal contamination with radioactive iodine.