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What ingredients are in Dotarem (gadoterate meglumine)?
Dotarem is a gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent. Its formulation is centered on gadoterate meglumine as the active ingredient, with the usual medicine-excipient components needed for solution stability and safe injection. [1][2]
Is gadoterate meglumine the only ingredient?
No. Gadoterate meglumine is the active ingredient, but Dotarem also contains inactive excipients (pharmaceutical ingredients added to help the product stay stable and injectable). The exact inactive list depends on the country’s labeling and the specific presentation. [1][2]
What are the common excipients in Dotarem?
Dotarem’s excipients are typically included to control factors like pH and solution stability (for example, buffering agents and related formulation components), alongside water for injection. The precise excipient names and amounts are provided in the official product information for the specific package you have. [1][2]
Which Dotarem version should I check?
Dotarem comes in different strengths and vial sizes, and labeling can vary by region. To get the exact “ingredients” list for the bottle you have, check the package insert or label for your country’s product. [1][2]
Where can I find the exact ingredient list for my country’s Dotarem?
Use the official manufacturer label or the local prescribing information linked to your version of Dotarem (it will list the active ingredient plus each excipient by name). [1][2]
Quick note on allergies and inactive ingredients
Even if you only care about “ingredients,” patients may need the full excipient list for allergy or sensitivity questions. If you tell me your country and vial strength (e.g., 0.5 mmol/mL), I can help you locate the exact label text for that specific product. [1][2]
Sources:
[1] https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines
[2] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/