Lipiodol Ultra-Fluide Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

Contents

Ethyl esters of iodised fatty acids of poppy seed oil

Indications/Uses

Lymphography. Visualisation, locating & vectoring during transarterial chemoembolisation of intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma in adults.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Intralymphatic Lymphography Max: 8 mL/extremity. Childn 0.2 mL/kg. Intra-arterial Transarterial chemoembolisation of hepatocellular carcinoma Adult Max: 15 mL. Elderly Max: 10 mL.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Proven hyperthyroidism. Trauma injuries, haemorrhages or recent bleeding episodes. Bronchography. Ischaemic & toxic effects for the gallbladder when used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma. Not to be administered in hepatic areas where bile ducts are dilated unless post-procedure drainage is possible. Possible total obstruction of hepatic artery & total suppression of arterial flow when given intra-arterially. Pregnancy.

MIMS Class

Radiographic & Diagnostic Agents

ATC Classification

V08AD01 - ethyl esters of iodised fatty acids ; Belongs to the class of non-watersoluble preparations used as X-ray contrast media.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lipiodol Ultra-Fluide inj 480 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1's

Lipiodol Ultra-Fluide

Manufacturer:

Guerbet