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Potassium Iodide 65 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by eXplicit Supplements

Capsule Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Iodide 65 mg is a dietary supplement by eXplicit Supplements with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for preventing or treating low potassium (hypokalemia), supporting healthy blood pressure, muscle cramps.Based on those ingredients, 62 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Potassium Iodide. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Potassium Iodide 65 mg by eXplicit Supplements

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: potassium iodide at 65 mg per capsule. Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for heart rhythm, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

The capsule itself is made with microcrystalline cellulose and hypromellose, which are inactive ingredients that hold the potassium together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Potassium product and its label doesn't state a use — see Potassium's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

We hold no effectiveness data for potassium iodide in our records, so we can't tell you whether it works for any specific purpose from the facts available to us.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Potassium from food is fine, but supplements can push your blood level dangerously high — especially if you have kidney disease. A small number of people taking potassium by mouth report abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, or belching.

Rarely, high potassium levels can cause heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure, or confusion; slow-release tablets have occasionally been linked to bleeding ulcers. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data rates this as likely safe — dietary potassium is appropriate during both.

However, the safety notes advise using supplements only under medical guidance during pregnancy and checking with your doctor before supplementing while breastfeeding. There isn't enough data on file to know how supplements specifically affect a developing baby or nursing infant.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Potassium

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Potassium.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 62 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Do not combine this with potassium-sparing diuretics, ACE inhibitors, or ARBs without your doctor's approval — all three carry a moderate-severity risk of dangerously high blood potassium. If you take any blood pressure or heart medication, check your exact drug names in the tool on this page before you start.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This potassium supplement is worth considering only if your doctor has explicitly recommended it — potassium isn't something to self-treat. If you take blood pressure medications, heart drugs, or water pills, you absolutely need to talk to your pharmacist or doctor before adding this.

Even people with healthy kidneys can run into trouble.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Potassium Iodide 65 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand eXplicit Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 850032646246
Net contents 60 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Oct 24, 2024
DSLD ID 310016
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Iodide 65 mg by eXplicit Supplements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
850032646246
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium Iodide65 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule a day with water.

Precautions

Do not exceed 10 days of consecutive use. Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of reach of children.

For short-term use only

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

General Statements

Please recycle this container

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Formula

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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice FDA Registered Facility

Made in the USA

Formulation

All Natural Ingredients No Preservatives No soy, dairy or egg ingredients

3rd Party Tested

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Potassium Iodide 65 mg by eXplicit Supplements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Iodide 65 mg by eXplicit Supplements

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Potassium Iodide

Interacts with
62 drugs
65 mg per serving

Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs for nerve signals, muscle function, and a steady heartbeat, and most people get enough from a balanc...

Potassium Iodide monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Iodide 65 mg by eXplicit Supplements Drug Interactions

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62Drugs
62 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Potassium Iodide 65 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Potassium Iodide3 drug types · 62 drugs

Ace Inhibitors (Aceis)

Using ACEIs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ACEIs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (Arbs)

Using ARBs with high doses of potassium increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
ARBs block the actions of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and reduce potassium excretion. Concomitant use of these drugs with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia. However, concomitant use of these drugs with moderate dietary potassium intake (about 3775-5200 mg daily) does not increase serum potassium levels.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

Concomitant use increases the risk of hyperkalemia.
Using potassium-sparing diuretics with potassium supplements increases the risk of hyperkalemia.

Likelihood Likely Evidence C
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Potassium Iodide 65 mg, from the product label.

eXplicit Supplements

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Name
iXanda Inc. dba explicit Supplements
City
Clarence
State
NY
ZipCode
14032
Phone Number
(716)-701-4092
Web Address
www.explicitsupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium Iodide 65 mg by eXplicit Supplements: Common Questions

Does Potassium Iodide 65 mg by eXplicit Supplements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Potassium Iodide 65 mg has a known interaction with 62 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Potassium Iodide 65 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data rates potassium iodide as likely safe in pregnancy and lactation — dietary potassium is appropriate in both. However, the safety notes advise using supplements only under medical guidance during pregnancy and checking with your doctor before supplementing while breastfeeding, since there isn't enough data to know how supplements specifically affect your baby.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. Common mild effects are abdominal pain, belching, nausea, diarrhea, or flatulence. Rarely, high potassium levels can cause heart rhythm problems, low blood pressure, or confusion. Slow-release potassium tablets have occasionally been linked to bleeding ulcers.
Why does this supplement interact with so many medications?
Potassium is what matters here, not the iodide. Your kidneys tightly control blood potassium, and certain blood pressure and heart medications change how your kidneys handle it. Add a potassium supplement on top and levels can spike dangerously.
I have kidney disease — is this safe for me?
No — the safety data specifically warns that supplements can cause dangerously high blood potassium levels in people with kidney disease. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before considering this.
What does potassium do in the body?
Potassium is an essential mineral that keeps your heart rhythm steady, your muscles working, and your nerves firing properly.
Is this the same as potassium from food?
It's the same nutrient, but supplements deliver much higher doses than food. Your body can handle normal dietary potassium fine, but supplements require careful oversight — that's why the safety notes advise medical guidance.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Iodide 65 mg’s Ingredients

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Sources & How We Checked

Potassium Iodide 65 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Potassium 12 references
  1. McEvoy GK, ed. AHFS Drug Information. Bethesda, MD: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, 1998.
  2. Gennaro A. Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. 19th ed. Lippincott: Williams & Wilkins, 1996.
  3. Whelton PK, He J, Cutler JA, et al. Effects of oral potassium on blood pressure. Meta-analysis of randomized controlled clinical trials. JAMA 1997;277:1624-32. PubMed
  4. Phillips, C. O., Kashani, A., Ko, D. K., Francis, G., and Krumholz, H. M. Adverse effects of combination angiotensin II receptor blockers plus angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors for left ventricular dysfunction: a quantitative review of data from ra DOI
  5. Altieri, P. I., Herrero, C., Suero, R., and Ortiz, A. Bleeding duodenal ulcer in a patient taking slow-releasing potassium tablets. Bol.Asoc.Med P.R. 1977;69(8):276.
  6. Raf, L. E. Enteric-coated potassium chloride tablets and ulcer of the small intestine. Acta Chir Scand Suppl 1967;(374):1-87.
  7. Potassium chloride oral solution [package insert]. Allentown, PA: Lehigh Valley Technologies, Inc.; 2014.
  8. Potassium chloride injection [package insert]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira Inc.; 2009.
  9. Patel RB, Tannenbaum S, Viana-Tejedor A, et al. Serum potassium levels, cardiac arrhythmias, and mortality following non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction or unstable angina: insights from MERLIN-TIMI 36. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care 2017 Feb;6(1):1 PubMed
  10. Malta D, Arcand J, Ravindran A, Floras V, Allard JP, Newton GE. Adequate intake of potassium does not cause hyperkalemia in hypertensive individuals taking medications that antagonize the renin angiotensin aldosterone system. Am J Clin Nutr 2016 Oct;104(4 PubMed
  11. Keskin M, Kaya A, Tatlisu MA, et al. The effect of serum potassium level on in-hospital and long-term mortality in ST elevation myocardial infarction. Int J cardiol. 2016 Oct 15;221:505-10.
  12. Stallings VA, Harrison M, Oria M; Committee to Review the Dietary Reference Intakes for Sodium and Potassium, Food and Nutrition Board, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Washington (DC): National Acad

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