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SSKI Potassium Iodide 1 g/mL Solution, 120 syringes

by ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. · 120 SYRINGE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (17856-0114-2) / .1 mL in 1 SYRINGE (17856-0114-4)
NDC 17856-0114-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 17856-0114-2 billing pads the package segment with a zero
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Contains120 syringes Pack sizes2 compare ↓
Also comes in: 120 syringes 17856-0114-01
Rx only On market Non-controlled
🗂️ Data synced Jul 24, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 17856-0114-2
Product NDC 17856-0114
11-digit billing NDC 17856011402
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
RxCUI 312541
UNII 1C4QK22F9J
SPL Set ID 664e6cd9-6a3c-49ef-a7b2-d09f0338b549
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2017-11-13
Route ORAL
Dosage form SOLUTION
Substance POTASSIUM IODIDE
GCN Seq No 082103
GCN 49407
HICL code 000748
Ingredient (HICL) Potassium Iodide
HIC1 code C
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Electrolyte Balance/Metabolism/Nutrition
HIC2 code C3
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Minerals
HIC3 code C3H
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Iodine Containing Agents
AHFS code 08:14.92.00
AHFS class Antifungals, Miscellaneous
FDB label name POTASSIUM IODIDE 0.1 GM/0.1 ML
FDB brand name Potassium Iodide
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 17856-0114-2 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 17856-0114-02. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏷️ RxNorm drug class

This medicine belongs to the Expectorants class.

Drug family (ATC) Expectorants, Other ophthalmologicals, Antidotes
Where does this data come from?
Therapeutic classes from RxNorm RxClass (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — Established Pharmacologic Class (FDA), ATC drug family (WHO) and mechanism of action, matched by this product’s RxCUI.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.
Labeler code17856
First marketedNov 2017
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio109 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

Label name POTASSIUM IODIDE 0.1 GM/0.1 ML Ingredient Potassium Iodide
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It's reasonable to have it on hand if public health authorities in your area recommend it — especially if you live near a nuclear facility. But the key rule is: only take it when p...
  • Should I keep potassium iodide at home just in case, or only take it if there's actually an emergency?
  • No — taking more than one dose every 24 hours will not give you more protection. Your thyroid can only hold a certain amount of iodine at a time, so once it's full, extra doses jus...
  • What if I take an extra dose? Will it protect me better?
📖 Read our full Potassium Iodide guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.

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Where does this data come from?
Source: official FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL) via DailyMed and the openFDA label index. Structured IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.

Inactive ingredient FAQ

Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
No. Inactive ingredients can differ by manufacturer, dosage form, strength, and package / product version.
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Some SPLs do not provide a complete structured inactive-ingredient list, and older or unusual labels may only include the information in narrative text.
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Yes. They can matter for allergies, intolerances, dyes, gluten / lactose concerns, preservatives, and formulation differences — but confirm with a pharmacist or the manufacturer when it’s clinically important.

💲 Pricing

A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.

Price systemPer mLPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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No price is published for this exact package yet. CMS surveys NADAC per package size, so a different pack of the same drug often has one.
Try another pack size: 120 syringes
Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Sski 1 g/mLthis 17856-0114-02 ATLANTIC 120 syringes — — FDA listed —
Sski 1 g/mL 71740-0112-30 Avondale 1 bottle — — FDA listed —
Potassium Iodide 1 g/mL 72162-2423-02 Bryant 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Potassium Iodide 1 g/mL 75834-0280-08 Nivagen 237 ml — — FDA listed —
Potassium Iodide (Saturated) 1 g/mL 72919-0728-30 Emerald 30 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: other versions of the same ingredient, strength and form are listed above, least expensive first, with FDA equivalence ratings where available.
Where does this data come from?
Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

⏳ Availability & generic status

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2017
On the market since
Nov 2017
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
9 years listed
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Generic approved (availability unconfirmed)
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🔒Generic approved by FDA, but pharmacy availability is not confirmed

The FDA lists approved generic versions of this medicine, but that does not always mean a pharmacy can get one today. Patent rules, launch agreements, supply and pricing can affect when generics actually arrive.

Where does this data come from?
Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
17856-0114-01 120 SYRINGE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (17856-0114-1) / .1 mL in 1 SYRINGE (17856-0114-3) 2023-08-18 Active
17856-0114-02 You're viewing this 120 SYRINGE in 1 BOX, UNIT-DOSE (17856-0114-2) / .1 mL in 1 SYRINGE (17856-0114-4) 2023-08-18 Active

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in NDC 17856-0114-02?
NDC 17856-0114-02 contains 120 syringes — 120 syringe in 1 box, unit-dose / .1 ml in 1 syringe.
What is the difference between NDC 17856-0114-02 and NDC 17856-0114-01?
Both are SSKI Potassium Iodide 1 g/mL Solution — the drug itself is identical. NDC 17856-0114-02 is the 120 syringes package, while NDC 17856-0114-01 is the 120 syringes package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of SSKI Potassium Iodide 1 g/mL Solution?
Bill NDC 17856-0114-02 — the 11-digit billing format is 17856011402. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product Marketed without an FDA application

Listed without an FDA application

This product's marketing category indicates it is marketed without an approved FDA application (no NDA, ANDA, or BLA on file). Having an NDC does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory is a listing system, not an approval decision. Approval-linked data such as Orange Book therapeutic-equivalence ratings therefore does not apply.

What data is (and isn’t) available for this NDC — tap to expand
NDC identity (package / product / labeler codes) ✓ Available
Labeler ✓ Available
Product & package description ✓ Available
Marketing category & status ✓ Available
Active ingredient / dosage form / route ✓ Available
FDA label (SPL via DailyMed) ✓ Available
Package photos — Not published for this NDC No photo available yet for this listing.
Inactive ingredients (structured) — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available.
NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey.
Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data — Not published for this NDC Applies only to products approved under an NDA/ANDA; many listings are out of scope.
HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal.
Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold.
“Not published” reflects what the public FDA / CMS / NLM sources provide for this exact package code — it is a property of the data feeds, not a judgment about the product.

Questions about this listing

Is this NDC FDA-approved?
An NDC listing does not by itself establish FDA approval — the NDC Directory records that a product is listed with FDA, not that it was reviewed and approved. This listing's marketing category is "Unapproved Drug Other". Products approved under an application carry an NDA, ANDA, or BLA number.
Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 17856-0114-2, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 17856-0114-02, written without dashes as 17856011402. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 17856-0114-02, the first segment (17856) is the labeler code FDA assigned to ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.; the middle segment (0114) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
Is this package still being marketed?
Yes, per the latest FDA NDC Directory data on this page: this package is listed as actively marketed, with no marketing end date reported by ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP.. Listing status can change — the directory data on this page refreshes weekly.
Does this product come in other package sizes?
Yes — the FDA directory lists 1 other package presentation of this same product, including 120 syringes (17856-0114-01). Each has its own NDC and its own page — see the package list near the top of this page.
Who lists this product with the FDA?
ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. is the labeler of record for this NDC — the company under whose FDA-assigned code the package is listed. The labeler may be the manufacturer itself or a distributor marketing the product under its own code.
Do I need a prescription for this product?
This NDC is listed with FDA as a prescription product, so it is dispensed under a prescriber's order. Your pharmacist can tell you whether any over-the-counter forms of the same medication exist.
This page identifies an FDA-listed package (the NDC) and reports public regulatory and pricing data about the listing. It is reference information, not a medical recommendation — talk to your pharmacist or prescriber about your own medication.
Where does this data come from?
Listing facts (marketing category, packager status, marketing dates) from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory; label availability from DailyMed; pricing coverage from CMS NADAC; equivalence scope from the FDA Orange Book.

📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 🔄 Drug / Laboratory Test Interactions 🤰 Pregnancy 🧒 Pediatric Use 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📦 Storage and Handling 📋 Description
🎯 Indications and Usage 37 words ▾

Indications and Usage SSKI ® (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is for use as an expectorant in the symptomatic treatment of chronic pulmonary diseases where tenacious mucus complicates the problem, including bronchial asthma, bronchitis and pulmonary emphysema.

⏱️ Dosage and Administration 51 words ▾

Dosage and Administration Adults 0.3 ml (300 mg) or 0.6 ml (600 mg) diluted in one glassful of water, fruit juice or milk 3 to 4 times daily. To minimize gastric irritation, take with food or milk. This medication should be used no longer than necessary to produce the desired effect.

⛔ Contraindications 10 words ▾

Contraindications Contraindicated in patients with a known sensitivity to iodides.

⚠️ Warnings 48 words ▾

Warnings Potassium iodide can cause fetal harm, abnormal thyroid function, and goiter when administered to a pregnant woman. Because of the possible development of fetal goiter, if the drug is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant during therapy, apprise the patient of the potential hazard.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 181 words ▾

Adverse Reactions The most frequent adverse reactions to potassium iodide are stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, skin rash, and salivary gland swelling or tenderness. Less frequent adverse reactions include gastrointestinal bleeding, confusion, irregular heartbeat, numbness, tingling, pain or weakness in hands or feet, unusual tiredness, weakness or heaviness of legs, fever, and swelling of neck or throat. Thyroid adenoma, goiter, and myxedema are possible side effects.

Iodism or chronic iodine poisoning may occur during prolonged treatment or with the use of high doses. The symptoms of iodism include burning of mouth or throat, severe headache, metallic taste, soreness of teeth and gums, symptoms of head cold, irritation of the eyes with swelling of the eyelids, unusual increase in salivation, acneform skin lesions in the seborrheic areas, and rarely, severe skin eruptions. If symptoms of iodism appear, the drug should be withdrawn and the patient given appropriate supportive therapy.

Hypersensitivity to iodides may occur and may be manifested by angioedema, cutaneous and mucosal hemorrhage, and signs and symptoms resembling serum sickness, such as fever, arthralgia, lymph node enlargement, and eosinophilia.

🔄 Drug Interactions 42 words ▾

Drug Interactions Concurrent use with lithium or antithyroid drugs may potentiate the hypothyroid and goitrogenic effects of these medications. Concurrent use with potassium-containing medications, potassium-sparing diuretics and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) may result in hyperkalemia and cardiac arrhythmias or cardiac arrest.

🔄 Drug / Laboratory Test Interactions 11 words ▾

Drug/Laboratory Test Interactions Thyroid function tests may be altered by iodide.

🤰 Pregnancy 6 words ▾

Pregnancy see " Warnings " section.

🧒 Pediatric Use 11 words ▾

Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.

🆘 Overdosage 74 words ▾

Overdosage Acute toxicity from potassium iodide is relatively rare. An occasional individual may show marked sensitivity and the onset of acute poisoning can occur immediately or hours after administration. Angioedema, laryngeal edema and cutaneous hemorrhages may occur.

Iodism or chronic iodine poisoning may occur during prolonged treatment or with the use of high doses. Symptoms of iodism typically disappear soon after discontinuation of the drug. Abundant fluid and salt intake aids in iodide elimination.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 23 words ▾

Clinical Pharmacology Potassium iodide is thought to act as an expectorant by increasing respiratory tract secretions and thereby decreasing the viscosity of mucus.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 114 words ▾

How Supplied NDC 17856-0114-01 (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is supplied in 0.1G/0.1mL 120 Syringes Inactive ingredient: Sodium thiosulfate as a preservative. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep tightly closed and protected from light.

For the 237mL bottle, dispense in tight, light-resistant containers with child-resistant closures. For the 30mL bottle, place the child-resistant cap back on the amber glass bottle after using the clear plastic dropper for dispensing. Notice: When exposed to cold temperatures, crystallization may occur, but on warming and shaking, the crystals will redissolve.

If the solution turns brownish-yellow in color, it should be discarded.

📦 Storage and Handling 92 words ▾

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F); excursions permitted to 15° to 30°C (59° to 86°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Keep tightly closed and protected from light. For the 237mL bottle, dispense in tight, light-resistant containers with child-resistant closures.

For the 30mL bottle, place the child-resistant cap back on the amber glass bottle after using the clear plastic dropper for dispensing. Notice: When exposed to cold temperatures, crystallization may occur, but on warming and shaking, the crystals will redissolve. If the solution turns brownish-yellow in color, it should be discarded.

📋 Description 23 words ▾

Description SSKI ® (potassium iodide oral solution, USP) is a saturated solution of potassium iodide containing 1 gram of potassium iodide per mL.

Source: FDA Structured Product Labeling, mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA. Prefer the government’s original formatting? View this label on DailyMed ↗
← 17856-0112-01 · ATLANTIC 17856-0125-01 · ATLANTIC →
For educational and professional reference only — not medical advice. Pricing reflects published NADAC and CMS ASP (free public data) and may differ from your acquisition cost; always verify before billing or dispensing.