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National Drug Formulary

OMNIPAQUE INJECTION 300 MG I/ML [SIN05924P]

Active ingredients: IOHEXOL 647 MG/ML EQV IODINE

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Last updated 16 September 2026

Product Info

OMNIPAQUE INJECTION 300 MG I/ML

[SIN05924P]

Product information

Active Ingredient and Strength

IOHEXOL 647 MG/ML EQV IODINE - 300 MG/ML

Dosage Form

INJECTION

Manufacturer and Country

GE HEALTHCARE IRELAND LIMITED (BY PARAMETRIC RELEASE) - IRELAND
GE HEALTHCARE AS (BY PARAMETRIC RELEASE) - NORWAY
GE HEALTHCARE (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD - CHINA

Registration Number

SIN05924P

Licence Holder

GE HEALTHCARE PTE. LTD.

Forensic Classification

PRESCRIPTION ONLY MEDICINES

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical (ATC) code

V08AB02

Prescription-only Medicines with Exemptions for Supply without Prescription

NA

Indication

4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS

This medicinal product is for diagnostic use only.
X-ray contrast medium for use in adults and children for cardioangiography, arteriography, urography, phlebography and CT-enhancement. Lumbar, thoracic, cervical myelography and computed tomography of the basal cisterns, following subarachnoid injection. Arthrography, endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), herniography, hysterosalpingography, sialography and studies of the gastrointestinal tract. Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in adults to evaluate and detect known or suspected lesions of the breast, as an adjunct to mammography (with or without ultrasound) or as an alternative to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) when MRI is contraindicated or unavailable.

Dosing

4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION

The dosage varies depending on the type of examination, age, weight, cardiac output and general condition of the patient and the technique used. Usually the same iodine concentration and volume is used as with other iodinated X-ray contrast media in current use. Adequate hydration should be assured before and after administration as for other contrast media.
For intravenous, intra-arterial and intrathecal use, and use in body cavities.
The following dosages may serve as a guide.

Guidelines for intravenous use

Omnipaque Dosage Table 1



Guidelines for intra-arterial use

Omnipaque Dosage Table 2



Guidelines for intrathecal use

Omnipaque Dosage Table 3



To minimize possible adverse reactions a total dose of 3 g iodine should not be exceeded.

Guidelines for Body cavities

Omnipaque Dosage Table 4a



Omnipaque Dosage Table 4b



Contraindications

4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients (See Section 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information)
Manifest thyrotoxicosis.