Can you buy potassium iodine over the counter?

Answer 1

Your local pharmacy may have some though there have been reports that they have been told to stockpile.

Do a quick google for Bobbys Healthy Shop, they sell Lugols Iodine Solution with a dropper. They also sell a concentrated brand you can dilute yourself. This is the standard treatment for soldiers and members of the armed forces.

Lugols Iodine is a combination of elemental iodine and potassium iodide and protects the body from the damaging effects of radiation damage

They also sell Spirulina which is helpful for a radiation detox.

http://www.bobbyshealthyshop.net/Lugols-Iodine.php

You can also find some at VRP, which is the site I use for vitamins. They have Potassium Iodate available. These are capsules with a 5 year shelf life I think.

http://www.vrp.com/minerals/potassium-iodate

** (though i have seen no information that IODATE is appropriate for radiation prevention and tablets in general are poor in quality... so buyer must do their own research)

It is difficult these days to purchase iodine in a pharmacy because anyone who sells iodine must take records of the buyer including name and address due to FDA regulations. There are several companies that sell online. Your information would most likely be recorded when you purchase it that way.

CheapIodine.com is a great website for buying Iodine in Bulk.

Answer 2

You can find it in animal feed, hair chemicals, and sometimes a little in table salt. Also used as a thyroid blocking agent when exposed to radioactive iodine.

Answer 3

Do an internet search for potassium iodide.

There are a number of places that sell potassium iodide as radiation protection tablets.

Answer 4

You can buy USP or Reagent grade Potassium Iodide crystals on the internet. The tablets or crystals are best for long term storage.

Answer 5

No.