Oraltag Dosage
Generic name: IOHEXOL 4.5g
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class: Non-ionic iodinated contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 26, 2024.
2.1 Recommended Dosing
For oral use only
Refer to Table 1 for dosing information.
Table 1 Dosing Guidelines for Oraltag
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Patient Age |
Recommended Dose * |
Volume of Prepared |
Maximum |
Adults |
Administer 4.5 g to 9 g of iodine (1 to 2 bottles of prepared solution), orally |
500 mL to 1000 mL |
9 grams |
3 to 18 years of age |
Administer up to 9 g of iodine (from less than 1 bottle up to 2 bottles of prepared solution), orally |
280 mL to 750 mL, |
9 grams |
Less than 3 years of age |
Administer up to 4.5 g of iodine (portion of 1 bottle of prepared solution), orally |
120 mL to 300 mL, |
4.5 grams |
The variables of patient age, weight, or medical condition, may require adjustment of the concentration and/or volume of solution to be prepared for administration. If it is anticipated that the patient will have difficulty in consuming the required volume, a higher concentration of solution (up to 21 mgI per mL) can be prepared and a smaller volume administered (see Table 2).
Table 2 Preparation of Higher Concentrations of Oraltag at Lower Volumes
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For Final Concentration |
Add Water or a Beverage * to the Indicated Mark on the Bottle (mL) |
9 |
500 |
12 |
375 |
15 |
300 |
18 |
250 |
21 |
214 |
2.2 Preparation and Administration Instructions
- Reconstitute Oraltag, supplied as a powder in a single use bottle, with water or other beverages just before its use
- Do not mix other pharmaceuticals with Oraltag
- Use the 5 fill lines premolded and labeled on the bottle to determine the volume for the 5 target concentrations (9, 12, 15, 18, and 21 mgI/mL)
- Administer Oraltag 20 to 60 minutes before image acquisition
- Protect prepared solution from strong daylight and direct exposure to sunlight
- Discard any unused portions
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