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Medicines dopamine hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

dopamine hydrochloride · Medicine question

Does dopamine hydrochloride contain sulfites?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. The selected products contain a metabisulfite, which can rarely cause allergic reactions or bronchospasm, particularly in susceptible people.

Sources for this answer

Dopamine Hydrochloride 200mg/5ml concentrate for solution for infusionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
Sterile Dopamine Concentrate 200mg/5mlemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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