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POTASSIUM vs POTASSIUM IODIDE: Which Drug Is Safer?

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POTASSIUM vs POTASSIUM IODIDE: Safety Overview

Metric POTASSIUM POTASSIUM IODIDE
Total FAERS Reports 11,986 607
Deaths Reported 2,094 300
Death Rate 17.5% 49.4%
Hospitalizations 5,157 98
Average Patient Age 61.6 yrs 47.0 yrs
% Female Patients 56.0% 51.6%
FDA Approval Date Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982 Approved Prior to Jan 1, 1982
Manufacturer XLCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Mission Pharmacal Company
Route ORAL ORAL
Marketing Status Discontinued Discontinued