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Medicines gadoteridolQuestion & answer

gadoteridol · Medicine question

Is gadoteridol radioactive?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is a paramagnetic contrast agent, and MRI does not use ionising radiation.

Sources for this answer

ProHance Syringesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 18
UK GovernmentUK Government · Reputable Web

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