Clariscan Dosage

Dosing Guidelines

For adult and pediatric patients (including term neonates), the recommended dose of Clariscan is 0.2 mL/kg (0.1 mmol/kg) body weight administered as an intravenous bolus injection, manually or by power injector, at a flow rate of approximately 2 mL/second for adults and 1 to 2 mL/second for pediatric patients. Table 1 provides weight-adjusted dose volumes.

To ensure complete injection of Clariscan, the injection may be followed by normal saline flush. Contrast MRI can begin immediately following Clariscan injection.

Drug Handling

• Visually inspect Clariscan for particulate matter prior to administration. Do not use the solution if particulate matter is present or if the container appears damaged. Clariscan should be a clear, colorless to yellow solution.
• Do not mix with other drugs or parenteral nutrition.
• Discard any unused portions of the drug.
• When Clariscan is to be injected using plastic disposable syringes, the contrast medium should be drawn into the syringe and used immediately.