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Radiation can come in the form of a pill. Iodine (131 I) used in thyroid treatment might be given in pill form or as a liquid. The choice is an institutional decision based on many factors, including the amount to be given to a patient.
Iodine is an essential mineral needed by the entire body to combat fatigue, irregular body temperature, chills, hot flashes and hyper or hypothyroidism also called iodine deficiency. In addition, this pill can be used to shield the thyroid if a nuclear emergency occurs. The tablet contains 5 mg. of iodine and 7.5 mg of potassium iodine, along with colloidal silica, cellulose, and vegetable strearins. The recommended dosage is from 1 to 4 tablets daily. I currently take 3 - 4 a day for my iodine deficiency.