Ingredient

Potassium Iodide

Potassium iodide is an ingredient that helps with vitamin and mineral supplementation.

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MFDS ingredient code M040473

What does it do?

Potassium iodide is an inorganic salt formed by the combination of iodine and potassium, mainly used in pharmaceuticals for vitamin and mineral supplementation. It particularly helps supply nutrients necessary for eye health and metabolism. It is also used in the form of eye drops to contribute to the maintenance of healthy eye tissues.

Potassium iodide acts as a source of iodine in the body, playing an essential role in the production of thyroid hormones. This helps facilitate metabolism, and in eye drop form, it supplements the minerals needed for healthy eye tissues.

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Good to know

Unlike other iodine compounds, potassium iodide is a stabilized form made by combining with potassium. When included in eye drops, it tends to be less irritating to the eyes and is effective for nutrient supply. It also plays an important role as a source of iodine in vitamin and mineral mixtures.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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