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Medicines exametazimeQuestion & answer

exametazime · Medicine question

Can I eat before the scan?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

There is no universal fasting instruction. Follow the preparation requirements in your appointment letter.

Sources for this answer

Stabilised Ceretec 500 micrograms kit for radiopharmaceutical preparationemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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