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What excipients are listed in Optison (perflutren)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Optison (perflutren) lists human albumin, sodium chloride, N-acetyltryptophan, caprylic acid, sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment, and water for injections as excipients.

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OPTISON 0.19 mg/ml dispersion for injectionGE Healthcare Limited · emc · SmPC §6.1 List of excipients · Version 1Document updated 23 May 2023

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