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MRI Contrast Media

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast media are injectable agents used to enhance the clarity and detail of MRI scans. Most commonly, these are Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents (GBCAs), which help improve visualization of internal organs, blood vessels, and soft tissues.
GBCAs contain gadolinium, a rare earth metal, that is safely bound within a chelating agent to reduce toxicity. These agents fall into two structural categories:

  • Linear agents – more flexible in structure, but may release gadolinium ions more easily.

  • Macrocyclic agents – form a tighter, cage-like structure around gadolinium, making them more stable and less likely to release free ions, reducing long-term retention risks.

Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent – 20 mL Vial
Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) are used in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to improve visualization of blood vessels, soft tissues, and abnormal lesions. Gadolinium is a paramagnetic metal that enhances T1-weighted MRI images, allowing for better diagnostic accuracy.
To ensure safety, gadolinium is always bound to a chelating molecule that prevents free gadolinium toxicity and enables renal excretion.

Concentration & Packaging
  • Formulation: Gadolinium-based contrast agent
  • Strength: Typically equivalent to 0.5 mmol/mL
  •  Intravenous injection

 Clinical Precautions

  • Assess renal function (creatinine/eGFR) before use
  • Avoid in patients with severe renal impairment unless absolutely necessary
  • Risk of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) in high-risk patients
  • Screen for previous allergic reactions to GBCAs
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Gadobutrol Injection/API

Our MRI contrast media is a non-ionic, gadolinium-based agent designed for enhanced imaging across various regions of the body—including the brain, spinal cord, and vascular system. As a paramagnetic contrast agent, it improves signal clarity in both routine and advanced MRI and MRA (angiography) examinations.

Formulated with a macrocyclic structure, this contrast medium is highly stable, minimizing the risk of free gadolinium ion release. Its excellent safety and tolerance profile makes it ideal for clinical use in a wide range of patients.

As a trusted supplier, we offer:

  • High-concentration gadobutrol (Gadovist-equivalent) for superior image quality with reduced volume requirements

  • High-purity DTPA acid, used in the formulation of chelating agents for contrast production

Whether for hospitals, radiology centers, or diagnostic imaging facilities, our MRI contrast solutions deliver precision, safety, and efficiency in every scan. 
Others include:
  1. Magnascan
  2. Magnilek
  3. Macroguard
  4. Omniscan
  5. Fulmag

CT/X-Ray Contrast Media

Iodinated contrast media are widely used in radiology diagnostics and interventional procedures, serving as essential agents for enhancing visibility under X-ray-based imaging. They are a fundamental component in cardiovascular imaging, including CT angiography and digital subtraction angiography (DSA).
Modern iodinated contrast agents are water-soluble, organic iodine compounds designed for safe and effective use in imaging the cardiovascular system, as well as various organs and tissues. Their ability to absorb X-rays allows clinicians to obtain high-contrast, detailed images for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
We supply high-quality iodinated contrast media optimized for:

  • Cardiovascular CT imaging

  • Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA)

  • Interventional radiology procedures

Our formulations are developed to meet clinical demands for clarity, safety, and performance across a wide range of applications.

Common Clinical Applications

  • CT imaging (brain, chest, abdomen, pelvis)
  • Intravenous urography (IVU/IVP)
  • Angiography (coronary, cerebral, peripheral)
  • Myelography
  • Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
  • GI contrast studies (oral/rectal)
Precautions

  • Always check renal function (creatinine/eGFR) before use
  • Ensure adequate hydration before and after procedure
  • Screen for iodine or contrast media allergies
  • Use with caution in diabetic, cardiac, or elderly patients

Iohexol is a non-ionic, low-osmolar iodinated contrast agent used to enhance imaging across various diagnostic procedures. It’s known for its excellent safety profile, reduced toxicity, and better patient tolerance compared to older, high-osmolar agents.

Omnipaque™ (iohexol)

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Iohexol Injection

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CONTRAPAQUE 350 50ml

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