Australian Approved Name (AAN): Potassium iodide
Organic/Inorganic: Inorganic
Molecular formula: KI
Molecular weight: 166.0
Conversions (% iodine): 76.45 (% potassium): 23.55
RDI for iodine as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 90µg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 110µg/day (AI)
Children – 1-8 years – 90µg/day
Children – 9-13 years – 120µg/day
Children – 14-18 years – 150µg/day
Adults – 150µg/day
Pregnancy – 220µg/day
Lactation – 270µg/day
Mandatory component: Iodine
Maximum daily dose: 300 micrograms of Iodine (when for internal use); 2.5% concentration of Iodine (excl. salts derivatives or iodophors) (when for external use)
Warnings and Restrictions: The percentage of iodine from potassium iodide should be calculated based on the molecular weight of potassium iodide.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active. Excipient. Homeopathic
TGA reference: British Pharmacopoeia