POTASSIUM IODIDE

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Manufactured by Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC

11,184 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About POTASSIUM IODIDE

POTASSIUM IODIDE is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for POTASSIUM IODIDE include DIARRHOEA, DYSPNOEA, SEPSIS, HAEMORRHAGIC STROKE, FATIGUE. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for POTASSIUM IODIDE.

Top Adverse Reactions

DIARRHOEA270 reports
DYSPNOEA255 reports
SEPSIS252 reports
HAEMORRHAGIC STROKE250 reports
FATIGUE244 reports
HEADACHE243 reports
FALL242 reports
CARDIO RESPIRATORY ARREST237 reports
TACHYCARDIA237 reports
INSOMNIA236 reports
COUGH233 reports
DIZZINESS233 reports
NAUSEA232 reports
ALTERED STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS230 reports
ARTHRALGIA226 reports
ASCITES222 reports
CHILLS221 reports
DECREASED APPETITE219 reports
ASTHENIA218 reports
PRURITUS216 reports
HAEMATEMESIS215 reports
OCULAR DISCOMFORT214 reports
AMAUROSIS FUGAX212 reports
BLINDNESS212 reports
EYE PAIN212 reports
PYREXIA211 reports
COMA210 reports
VOMITING209 reports
HEAD DISCOMFORT208 reports
MALAISE205 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED199 reports
SOMNOLENCE196 reports
MYALGIA195 reports
HAEMATURIA194 reports
SYNCOPE194 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER193 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN192 reports
TINNITUS192 reports
GENERALISED OEDEMA189 reports
PRESYNCOPE188 reports
URINARY TRACT DISORDER186 reports
DIPLOPIA183 reports
VISION BLURRED175 reports
PHOTOPHOBIA161 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE148 reports
OFF LABEL USE111 reports
DRUG INTERACTION101 reports
GENERAL PHYSICAL HEALTH DETERIORATION47 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION45 reports
HYPERTHYROIDISM44 reports
PAIN41 reports
RASH40 reports
WEIGHT DECREASED39 reports
ANAEMIA38 reports
ABDOMINAL DISTENSION35 reports
ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY35 reports
EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY35 reports
PNEUMONIA35 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED34 reports
ERUCTATION31 reports
HYPOKALAEMIA30 reports
THROMBOCYTOPENIA30 reports
FOETAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY29 reports
DYSPEPSIA28 reports
HYPOTHYROIDISM28 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE27 reports
WEIGHT INCREASED27 reports
DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY26 reports
DEHYDRATION25 reports
OEDEMA PERIPHERAL24 reports
HYPERKALAEMIA23 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY23 reports
PERIPHERAL SWELLING23 reports
PREMATURE BABY22 reports
TOXIC EPIDERMAL NECROLYSIS22 reports
DEPRESSION21 reports
MOBILITY DECREASED21 reports
NECK PAIN21 reports
RENAL IMPAIRMENT21 reports
ANXIETY20 reports
CONTUSION20 reports
DEATH20 reports
FEELING ABNORMAL20 reports
MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY20 reports
BARRETT^S OESOPHAGUS19 reports
MUSCLE SPASMS19 reports
OEDEMA19 reports
OROPHARYNGEAL DISCOMFORT19 reports
REGURGITATION19 reports
VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY19 reports
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT18 reports
BACK PAIN18 reports
CONSTIPATION18 reports
FLATULENCE18 reports
FREQUENT BOWEL MOVEMENTS18 reports
HYPERTENSION18 reports
JOINT SWELLING18 reports
PLATELET COUNT DECREASED18 reports
URINARY TRACT INFECTION18 reports
ABORTION SPONTANEOUS17 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 1,441 classified reports for POTASSIUM IODIDE:

Serious 88.8%Non-Serious 11.2%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Female643 (61.8%)
Male390 (37.5%)
Unknown7 (0.7%)

Reports by Age

Age 5433 reports
Age 5530 reports
Age 5126 reports
Age 5926 reports
Age 6122 reports
Age 7221 reports
Age 7520 reports
Age 7620 reports
Age 619 reports
Age 4019 reports
Age 7319 reports
Age 5318 reports
Age 2817 reports
Age 6817 reports
Age 1616 reports
Age 6615 reports
Age 7415 reports
Age 5214 reports
Age 7014 reports
Age 3913 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with POTASSIUM IODIDE?

This profile reflects 11,184 FDA FAERS reports that mention POTASSIUM IODIDE. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for POTASSIUM IODIDE?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include DIARRHOEA, DYSPNOEA, SEPSIS, HAEMORRHAGIC STROKE, FATIGUE, HEADACHE. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures POTASSIUM IODIDE?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Avondale Pharmaceuticals, LLC in connection with POTASSIUM IODIDE. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.