potassium iodide, an expectorant. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed in the treatment of chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, asthma, and other pulmonary disease with excess mucus formation and of various thyroid disorders. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Acute bronchitis, known or suspected pregnancy, or known hypersensitivity to this drug or to any iodide prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are hypersensitivity, goiter, myxedema, GI disturbance, and skin lesions.
