In 1982, the FDA approved potassium iodide tablets for blocking the thyroid's absorption of cancer-causing radioactive iodine (only the thyroid absorbs iodine). Saturate the thyroid with stable iodine so it won't absorb radioactive iodine from a nuclear reactor release or nuclear bomb fallout.

* 14 130mg (KI) tablets per pack (small "baby-aspirin" sized)
* Individually foilsealed for single unit storage and dosing
* 14 day protection for adult (1 tablet each day of exposure)
* 28+ day protection for child (double-scored for exact dosing)
* One pack per person recommended by FDA
* No prescription required - OTC

Made in the USA. Expires in February 2015.