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Potassium Iodide 65 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vitamatic

Tablet Or Pill Category: Mineral
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Potassium Iodide 65 mg is a dietary supplement by Vitamatic 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 Vitamatic

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.

Vitamatic Potassium Iodide contains one active ingredient: potassium iodide at 65 mg per tablet. The remaining ingredients are inactive — microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and croscarmellose sodium — these are binders and fillers that hold the tablet together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
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.

Our data does not hold effectiveness ratings for potassium iodide in this product. If you're considering it for a specific health purpose, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.

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 cause dangerously high blood levels in some people, especially those with kidney disease. Common side effects when taken by mouth include abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting.

Rare but serious effects of high potassium are irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, mental confusion, and bleeding from duodenal ulcers. During pregnancy, dietary potassium is appropriate, but use supplements only under medical guidance.

While breastfeeding, check with your doctor before using potassium supplements — there isn't enough data to know if they're fully safe. Our safety data advises against high-dose supplementation in pregnancy and lactation without professional oversight.

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.

Before taking this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take potassium-sparing diuretics (Moderate risk), ACE inhibitors (Moderate risk), or angiotensin receptor blockers (Moderate risk). All three drug classes can raise blood potassium dangerously when combined with supplements.

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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 for people who need extra potassium and don't take blood pressure or diuretic medications that affect potassium handling. If you take an ACE inhibitor, ARB, or potassium-sparing diuretic, you must clear this with your own doctor or pharmacist first — combining it could raise your potassium to unsafe levels.

Always discuss your full medication list before starting.

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 Mar 22, 2023.

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 Vitamatic
Barcode (UPC) 810078472070
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2023
DSLD ID 283073
Product type Mineral
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Children 4 or More Years of Age, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Sugar Free, Children more than 1 but less than 4
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Potassium Iodide 65 mg by Vitamatic, 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 Tablet(s), 1 Tablet(s), 1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Tablet(s), 2 Tablet(s), 1 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
810078472070
IngredientAmount% DV
Potassium Iodide65 mg--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium

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Label statements
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Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed suggested use.

Do not take it if you are allergic to iodine, have dermatitis herpetiformis or hypocomplementemic vasculitis, or have nodular thyroid disease with heart disease.

If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, breastfeeding, have a thyroid condition, or are taking any medication, consult a physician before use.

In case of overdose, swollen salivary glands, stomach upset, skin rash or allergic reaction discontinue use immediately and consult a physician.

Formulation

Free of sugar, starch, yeast, soy, wheat, egg, artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

Non GMO

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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For short term use

Suggested Use: Use only as directed. For short-term use only (up to 10 days). Adults and adolescents: up to 4 tablets once daily. For children ages 3-12 years up to 2 tablets once daily. For children 1-3 years 1 tablet once daily. For children under 1 year consult your physician before use.

Seals/Symbols

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Certified Made in U.S.A.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Potassium Iodide 65 mg by Vitamatic label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Potassium Iodide 65 mg by Vitamatic

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 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, Dicalcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Colloidal, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmellose Sodium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Potassium Iodide 65 mg by Vitamatic Drug Interactions

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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.

Vitamatic

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Name
Vitamatic
Street Address
PO Box 406
City
Raritan
State
NJ
ZipCode
08869
Phone Number
1-973-400-9165
Web Address
www.vitamaticusa.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Potassium Iodide 65 mg by Vitamatic: Common Questions

Does Potassium Iodide 65 mg by Vitamatic 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 if I have kidney disease?
Our data notes that supplements can cause dangerously high blood potassium in some people, especially those with kidney disease. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they know your kidney function and can tell you whether this is safe for you.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, the most common side effects are abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. Most people tolerate it well, but these gastrointestinal effects do happen.
Is potassium from food different from this supplement?
Yes. Potassium from a normal diet is safe and fine. Supplements deliver much higher doses at once, so they carry more risk — especially of high blood potassium. That's why supplements should only be used under medical guidance.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Dietary potassium during pregnancy is appropriate, but supplements should only be used under medical guidance. While breastfeeding, check with your doctor first — there isn't enough data to know if supplements are fully safe. Your doctor can give you personalized advice based on your situation.
Can this cause heart problems?
Yes, but it's rare. Very high potassium levels can cause irregular heartbeat, heart block, low blood pressure, or even cardiac arrest. This is why it's important not to combine it with medications that raise potassium, and why kidney disease is a concern.

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The Full Monographs Behind Potassium Iodide 65 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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