What is Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you when it should be given.

• A doctor or other trained health professional will inject this medicine through a needle. It could be given in different ways depending on the reason for the test. This medicine could be injected under the skin, into a vein, into your abdomen, or some other route.

What to do if you miss a dose of Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid

Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid contraindications - Who shouldn't take Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid?

• You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid.

Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid warnings

• You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. This could increase the risk of cancer, especially for children. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant. You should be given this medicine either within the first 10 days after your monthly period starts or you should have a pregnancy test within 48 hours of the imaging test.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed your baby for at least 6 hours after you receive this medicine. The milk must be pumped and thrown away.

Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid interactions & what to avoid when taking Technet Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant. You should be given this medicine either within the first 10 days after your monthly period starts or you should have a pregnancy test within 48 hours of the imaging test.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding. You should not breastfeed your baby for at least 6 hours after you receive this medicine. The milk must be pumped and thrown away.

• You will be exposed to radiation when you are given this medicine. This could increase the risk of cancer, especially for children. Talk with your doctor if you have concerns about this.