Table 1 The composition of common MR contrast agents in terms of the amount of Gadolinium present in the solution from the summary of product characteristics datasheets
Parent solution | Active component | Molecular weight of active component (g/mol) | Mass of active component in 1 ml of parent solution (mg) | Mass of Gd in 1 ml of parent (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOTAREM® 0.5 mmol/ml | Gadoteric acid | 558.64 | 279.32 | 78.625 |
Gadovist ®1 mmol/ml | Gadobuterol | 604.71 | 604.71 | 157.25 |
Magnevist ® 0.5 mmol | Gadopentetic acid | 545.56 | 469.01 | 78.625 |
MultiHance® 0.5 mmol | Gadobenic acid | 667.72 | 529.00 | 78.625 |