Omnipaque-180 TM
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Active ingredients: iohexol
Brand name
(ARTG)
: OMNIPAQUE 180 iohexol 5.82g/15ml injection vialConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Intrathecal: Omnipaque is indicated for lumbar, thoracic, cervical and total columnar myelography and in computerised tomography of the CNS in adults and children. INDICATIONS AS AT 12 NOVEMBER 2003: Intravascular: OMNIPAQUE is indicated in adults for angiography, excretory urography and contrast enhancement in computerised tomography. In children, OMNIPAQUE is indicated for angiography and urography. Oral/Body Cavities: OMNIPAQUE is indicated in adults for arthrography, endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), herniography, hysterosalpingography and in adults, children and premature babies for studies of the gastrointestinal tract.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intrathecal
- Clear, colourless to pale yellow slightly viscous liquid
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 15mL x 10 pack
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