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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For SSKI Taken For Cough
Question: Can I use equivalent amount of KI (not SSKI) to relieve cough congestion? I only want to use it for short term, a dose or two.
My doctor not aware of SSKI will not prescribe but the prescribed antibiotics cause severe gut problems.
My doctor not aware of SSKI will not prescribe but the prescribed antibiotics cause severe gut problems.
Brief Answer:
You can use it.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Potassium iodide is a good mucolytics and congestion reliever and you may use it but your doctor might not be willing due to its widespread adverse effects.
A dose or two just to relieve some congestion wont do much harm though. Just keep an eye on adverse effects and if any side effect occurs like Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, metallic taste in the mouth, fever, headache, or acne then discontinue it. Talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you.
Apart from it simple saline water or humidified air and steam inhalation can relieve congestion too.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
You can use it.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Potassium iodide is a good mucolytics and congestion reliever and you may use it but your doctor might not be willing due to its widespread adverse effects.
A dose or two just to relieve some congestion wont do much harm though. Just keep an eye on adverse effects and if any side effect occurs like Nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, metallic taste in the mouth, fever, headache, or acne then discontinue it. Talk to your doctor and let them decide what is best for you.
Apart from it simple saline water or humidified air and steam inhalation can relieve congestion too.
I hope it helps. take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I assume you mean KI is equivalent to SSKI with the dose adjusted for the different concentration.
Brief Answer:
Same
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
KI and SSKI are two brands of a same generic which is KI ( k for potassium and I for iodide). And yes they are equivalent.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
Same
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back to me
KI and SSKI are two brands of a same generic which is KI ( k for potassium and I for iodide). And yes they are equivalent.
I hope it helps.
Regards
Khan
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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