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MRI Contrast

Dotarem® (gadoterate meglumine) Injection

Macrocyclic • Ionic • High Stability MRI Contrast for Patients of All Ages


Dotarem® is a 0.5 mmol mL⁻¹ ready to use gadolinium based contrast agent (GBCA) formulated with the macrocyclic chelate gadoterate meglumine. Its ionic, cage like structure provides exceptionally strong binding of the gadolinium ion, giving Dotarem the highest thermodynamic and kinetic stability class among GBCAs and a long established safety profile across more than three decades of clinical use.

Key Features
  • Macrocyclic + Ionic Stability: Rigid DOTA ring and ionic charge create one of the most stable Gd complexes available, minimising transmetallation and gadolinium release.
  • Approved for All Ages & Multiple Indications: Licensed for contrast enhancement in cranial, spinal and whole body MRI—including cardiac, breast, uterine and paediatric imaging—and for MR angiography.
  • Proven Safety Record: > 100 million patient doses worldwide; extremely low incidence of NSF and hypersensitivity reactions.
  • Consistent, High Quality Images: Optimised T₁ relaxivity highlights lesions, vasculature and soft tissue anatomy with excellent grey/white matter differentiation.
  • Renal & Hepatic Friendly Dosing: Standard single dose (0.1 mmol kg⁻¹) requires no adjustment in mild to severe renal or hepatic impairment* and clears primarily by glomerular filtration. *Use standard GBCA precautions in end stage renal disease; schedule post dose dialysis when applicable.
  • Flexible Presentations: 10 mL, 15 mL and 20 mL single dose vials or prefilled syringes support paediatric, adult and high BMI studies without overfill wastage.
Why Choose Dotarem®?
  • Maximum gadolinium chelation stability: for greater patient safety.
  • Versatile clinical utility: one formulation covers CNS, body, vascular and paediatric MRI.
  • Simple weight based dosing: with no dilution or reconstruction steps.
  • Extensive global experience: over 30 years supports confident routine and high risk imaging.
  • Single use packaging: reduces contamination risk and streamlines pharmacy workflow.

Dotarem® offers radiology teams a dependable, easy to administer MRI contrast agent that marries best in class molecular stability with broad clinical versatility—helping deliver crisp, diagnostic images while prioritising patient safety.

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