Reply #17: Can you elaborate on this a little? [View All]

[earth mom]

Felt like a fool recently because I went to Target and asked if they had any "Iodine" and was told by the pharmacist that it's been taken off the shelf because it's used to cook meth. I was shocked and tried to explain that I wanted it for an emergency kit and of course I sounded loonier to the guy than a meth user no doubt-lol! Oh and he said no one had ever asked him for if for the reason I wanted it... :shrug:

So can you explain the difference- what is Sodium Iodite-is it to be injested? I am now confused because this is the directions I found on another site:

"When fallout is first anticipated, even though it has not yet arrived, have anybody still outside begin wearing their dust protector filter masks and hooded rain ponchos. Everyone should begin taking their Potassium Iodide (KI) or Potassium Iodate (KIO3) tablets for thyroid protection against cancer causing radioactive iodine, a major product of nuclear weapons explosions. If no tablets available, you can topically (on the skin) apply an iodine solution, like tincture of iodine or Betadine, for a similar protective effect. (WARNING: Iodine solutions are NEVER to be ingested or swallowed.) For adults, paint 8 ml of a 2 percent tincture of Iodine on the abdomen or forearm each day, ideally at least 2 hours prior to possible exposure. For children 3 to 18, but under 150 pounds, only half that amount painted on daily, or 4 ml. For children under 3 but older than a month, half again, or 2 ml. For newborns to 1 month old, half it again, or just 1 ml. (One measuring teaspoon is about 5 ml, if you don't have a medicine dropper graduated in ml.) If your iodine is stronger than 2%, reduce the dosage accordingly. Absorption through the skin is not as reliable a dosing method as using the tablets, but tests show that it will still be very effective for most. Do not use if allergic to iodine. If at all possible, inquire of your doctor NOW if there is any reason why anybody in your household should not use KI or KIO3 tablets, or iodine solutions on their skin, in a future nuclear emergency, just to be sure."

More at this link:
http://www.ki4u.com/guide.htm