Lipiodol Ultra-Fluid TM
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Active ingredients: iodised oil
Pack: Lipiodol Ultra-Fluid 10 mL (iodine 4.8 g)/10 mL injection, 10 mL ampoule
Brand name
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: LIPIODOL ultra fluid iodised oil 10 mL injection solution ampouleDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
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What this medicine is used for
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In diagnostic radiology: Hysterosalpingography in women undergoing infertility workup; lymphangiography; urethrography; radiography of the seminal vesicles, vas deferens and epididymis; nasal sinuses (for which purpose dilution to one-half or one-third strength with liquid paraffin or a suitable vegetable oil is generally advised); dacryocystography; sialography and the exploration of sinuses, fistulae, etc. It has also been used in the form of a 20% emulsion for the X-ray examination of empyema cavities.,In interventional radiology: As an imaging agent for visualisation and localisation during Trans-Arterial Chemo-Embolisation (TACE) of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) at intermediate stage in adults (see section 4.3 -Contraindications and Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions for Use).
How to use this medicine
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This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intracavitary
- A clean, bright pale yellow oil
Storage conditions
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- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
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We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1 x 10mL ampoules pack
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
