Potassium Iodide 130P R O F E S S I O N A L F O R M U L A T I O N

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WARNING: Use only as directed by Health Official orPhysician. This is to be used in the event of a nuclearradiation emergency only. Potassium Iodide 130 protectsonly the thyroid gland from absorbing radioactive iodine.

INDICATIONS: Potassium Iodide 130 is a thyroid blockingsupplement that is used in a nuclear radiation emergency.The thyroid gland, which will use any iodine that is in aperson’s bloodstream, cannot tell the difference betweenradioactive and non-radioactive forms of iodine.

Because of this, the thyroid would rapidly absorb radioactiveiodine just as it does iodine from a person’s diet. Theradioactive iodine releases energy (radiation) that, in highconcentrations, can damage the cells of the thyroid gland.In some people, especially young children, this damagecan cause thyroid cancer or other diseases of the thyroidwithin a few years of the exposure.

WHO SHOULD USE IODINE: Children are the most susceptible to the dangerous effects of radioactive iodine.The FDA and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend that children from newborn to 18 years ofage all take Potassium Iodide unless they have a knownallergy to iodine.

Women who are breastfeeding should also take PotassiumIodide, according to the FDA and WHO, to protect boththemselves and their breast milk. However, breastfeedinginfants should still be given the recommended dosage ofPotassium Iodide 130 to protect them from any radioactiveiodine that they may breathe in or drink in breast milk.

Young adults between the ages of 18 and 40 have a smallerchance of developing thyroid cancer or thyroid diseasefrom exposure to radioactive iodine than do children.However, the FDA and WHO still recommend that peopleages 18 to 40 take the recommended dose of PotassiumIodide. This includes pregnant and breast-feeding women,who should take the same dose as other young adults.

Adults over the age of 40 have the smallest chance ofdeveloping thyroid cancer or thyroid disease after an exposureto radioactive iodine, but they have a greater chance ofhaving an allergic reaction to the high dose of iodine in Potassium Iodide. Because of this, they are not recommended to take Potassium Iodide unless a very large dose of radioactive iodine is expected. People should listen to emergency management officials for recommendations after an incident.

WHO SHOULD NOT USE IODINE: The high concentrationof iodine in Potassium Iodide 130 can be harmful tosome people. People should not take Potassium Iodide 130if they:

• Have ever had thyroid disease (such as hyperthyroidism,thyroid nodules, or goiter).

• Know they are allergic to iodine (as in x-ray dye orshellfish).

• Have certain skin disorders (such as dermatitis herpeti-formis or urticaria vasculitis).

DOSING: Take Potassium Iodide 130 once every 24 hoursor as directed by public health officials. Do not take morethan one dose in 24 hours as more will not help you. Toomuch Potassium Iodide may increase the chances of sideeffects because the thyroid gland can only hold certainamounts of iodine.

Tablets can be crushed and mixed with water, juice, milk,applesauce, formula, etc... (Continue to the back of thispage for more product information.)

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Adults and Children over 12 1 tablet whole or crushed,dailyyears of age who weight at least 150 lbs.

Children 3-18 who weigh 1/2 tablet whole or crushed,dailyless than150 lbs.

Children over 1 month 1/4 tablet whole or crushed,dailyto 3 years

Babies at birth to 1 month 1/8 tablet crushed

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MAKING A POTASSIUM IODIDE MIXTURE: For childrenand infants who either have difficulty swallowing or aretoo young and require liquids, please follow these simpleinstructions below.

1. Place on Potassium Iodide 130 tablet in a smallceramic or metal bowl, and with the back of a metalspoon crush it into a fine powder. The powder shouldnot have any large pieces.

2. Add 4 teaspoons of water to the powder in the bowland mix until the powder is dissolved.

3. Take the water mixture from step two and mix it with4 teaspoons of juice, milk, applesauce, pureed babyfood, formula, etc...

This is the amount to give your child for one single dosein teaspoons (not tablespoons). You should give yourchild one dose each day as recommended by publichealth officials.

Vinco’s Liposomal Liquid Iodine is also available forthose who would rather not go through the trouble ofcrushing and mixing tablets. It contains 12.5 mg ofiodine per dropper full (equal to 16.25 mg of PotassiumIodide), and has a pleasant mint flavor. Graduatedmarkings on the pipette make it easy to control specificdose amounts. Visit our website at www.vincoinc.comfor more details.

PREGNANT WOMEN - Take as directed and call a doctoras soon as possible. Repeat dosing should be avoidedAlthough these precautions should be taken, the benefitsof short-term use of Potassium Iodide 130 to block theuptake of radioactive iodine by the thyroid gland farexceeds its chances of side effects.

SIDE EFFECTS: Short-term use of Potassium Iodide 130at the recommended dose is safe. You should not takethis for longer than you are told.

Possible side effects include: swelling of the salivaryglands, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, fever,headache, metallic taste in mouth, and allergic reaction.

Allergic reactions include: skin rashes such as hives;swelling of various parts of the body such as face, lips,tongue, throat, hands or feet; fever with joint pain; trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing; wheezing or shortness of breath.

Get medical attention right away if you have troublebreathing, speaking, or swallowing; wheezing; shortnessof breath; or swelling of the mouth, tongue or throat.

Taking iodine, in rare cases, may cause overactivity ofthe thyroid gland, underactivity of the thyroid gland orenlargement of the thyroid gland (goiter). Symptoms of an overactive thyroid gland may include an irregularheart beat and chest pain. Patients with thyroid diseaseare more likely to get these side effects. Babies under 1month of age are more likely to get an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism).

Stop taking Potassium Iodide 130 and call a doctor ifyou have one or more of the following symptoms:swelling of the face; fever and joint pain; skin rash.

Stop taking Potassium Iodide 130 and get medical helpif you have one or more of the following symptoms:trouble breathing, speaking, or swallowing; shortness ofbreath or wheezing; swelling of the lips, tongue orthroat; irregular heart beat or chest pain.

VINCO’S POTASSIUM IODIDE 130:

Over 12 to 18 years of age 4 teaspoonfuls = 65 mg dosewho weight less than 150 lbs.

Over 3 to 12 years of age 4 teaspoonfuls = 65 mg dose

Over 1 month to 3 years of age 2 teaspoonfuls = 32.5 mg dose

Babies to one month 1 teaspoonful = 16.25 mg dose

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Supplement FactsServing Size: 1 TabletServings per Container: 14

Amount Per Serving *%DV

Iodine (as potassium iodide) 99 mg 66000%Potassium Iodide 130 mg **

*Percent Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet† Daily Value Not Established

Other Ingredients: Lactose, Magnesium Stearate.