POTASSIUM IODIDE 1 g/mL Solution, 237 mL — NDC 75834-280-08 (Billing 75834-0280-08)
This is a package of 237 mL of POTASSIUM IODIDE 1 g/mL Solution from Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., marketed since Dec 2021 and currently FDA-listed.
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 001676
- GCN: 05011
- GPI-14 (Medi-Span): 43202010002060
- HICL (First Databank): 000748
- AHFS class code: 08:14.92.00
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 312541
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Expectorants class.
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- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
Potassium iodide is used to protect the thyroid gland from taking in radioactive iodine that may be released during a nuclear radiation emergency. Radioactive iodine can damage the thyroid gland. You should only take potassium iodide if there is a nuclear radiation emergency and public officials tell you that you should take it. Potassium iodide is in a class of medications called anti-thyroid medications. It works by blocking radioactive iodine from entering the thyroid gland. Potassium iodide can protect you from the effects of radioactive iodine that may be released during a nuclear radiati...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- 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?
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Supplement & herbal interactions
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- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 1, 2026
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Pricing
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | $2.33 | $552.33 / 237 ml |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · through Q1 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75834-0280-08 You're viewing this | 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2021-12-29 | — | Active |
| 75834-0280-30 75834-280-30 Main listing | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, WITH APPLICATOR | 2021-12-29 | — | Active |
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This pack accounts for about 3.6% of this product's recent Medicaid fills; most go to the 30 ml pack. See all packs ↓
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Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sski 1 g/mL 17856-0114-01 | 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/mLthis 75834-0280-08 | Nivagen | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Potassium Iodide (Saturated) 1 g/mL 72919-0728-30 | Emerald | 30 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
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- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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UNII HX1032V43M
Sodium thiosulfate is a salt compound used in medicines as a buffer and pH regulator. It helps stabilize the medication and may also serve as a preservative or antioxidant to maintain product quality.
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS & USAGE 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 ▾
DOSAGE & 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 ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated in patients with a known sensitivity to iodides.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
DRUG & OR LABORATORY TEST INTERACTIONS Thyroid function tests may be altered by iodide.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
PREGNANCY see " Warnings " section.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
PEDIATRIC USE Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.
🆘 Overdosage ▾
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 ▾
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 ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Potassium iodide oral solution, USP is supplied in 1 fluid ounce (30 ml) bottles (NDC 75834-280-30) with a calibrated dropper marked to deliver 0.3 ml (300 mg) and 0.6 ml (600 mg); and 8 fluid ounce (237 ml) bottles (NDC 75834-280-08). 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. Manufactured for: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sacramento, CA 95827 USA Toll free number: 1-877-977-0687 Revised: 01/2022
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Potassium iodide oral solution, USP is a saturated solution of potassium iodide containing 1 gram of potassium iodide per mL.
⚠️ Precautions ▾
PRECAUTIONS GENERAL In some patients, prolonged use of iodides can lead to hypothyroidism. Iodides should be used with caution in patients having Addison's disease, cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism, myotonia congenita, tuberculosis, acute bronchitis, or renal function impairment. 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 & OR LABORATORY TEST INTERACTIONS Thyroid function tests may be altered by iodide. PREGNANCY see " Warnings " section.
NURSING MOTHERS Potassium iodide is excreted in breast milk. Use by nursing mothers may cause skin rash and thyroid suppression in the infant. PEDIATRIC USE Safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.
🍼 Nursing Mothers ▾
NURSING MOTHERS Potassium iodide is excreted in breast milk. Use by nursing mothers may cause skin rash and thyroid suppression in the infant.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 75834-280-30 Potassium Iodide Oral Solution, USP (saturated) 1 g/mL 1 Fluid Oz. (30 mL) Rx only NIVAGEN NDC 75834-280-08 Potassium Iodide Oral Solution, USP (saturated) 1 g/mL 8 Fluid Oz. (237 mL) Rx only NIVAGEN 30_bottle.jpg 237_bottle.jpg
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