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Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection

NAFDAC Reg. No. A4-5509 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC. Registration activeAs of 28 October 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection
NAFDAC number
A4-5509
Active ingredient
Gadobutrol
Strength
1 mmol/mL
Form
Solution for injection
Pack size
7.5 mL x 1's (in prefilled syringe); 15 mL x 1's (in cartridge)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Bayer Nigeria Limited
Approved
2 May 2024
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
29 Apr 2029
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

What we found

  • Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A4-5509). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. This is not medical advice. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for gadobutrol, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: RISK ASSOCIATED WITH INTRATHECAL USE and NEPHROGENIC SYSTEMIC FIBROSIS Risk Associated with Intrathecal Use Intrathecal administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) can cause serious adverse reactions including death, coma, encephalopathy, and seizures. Gadobutrol injection is not approved for intrathecal use [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1 )] . …
What it is used for

Gadobutrol injection is a gadolinium-based contrast agent indicated for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): • To detect and visualize areas with disrupted blood brain barrier and/or abnormal vascularity of the central nervous system in adult and pediatric patients, including term neonates ( 1.1 ) • To assess the presence and extent of malignant breast disease in adult patients ( 1.2 ) • To evaluate known or suspected supra-aortic or renal artery disease in adult and pediatric patients, including term neonates ( 1.3 ) • To assess myocardial perfusion (stress, rest) and late gadolinium enhancement in adult patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). ( 1.4 ). …

Possible side effects

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed elsewhere in labeling: • Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) [see Boxed Warning and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] . • Hypersensitivity reactions [see Contraindications ( 4 ) and Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] . • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] . • Gadolinium Retention [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 )] . …

Do not use if

Gadobutrol injection is contraindicated in patients with history of severe hypersensitivity reactions to gadobutrol injection. History of severe hypersensitivity reaction to gadobutrol injection ( 4 )

Warnings

• Hypersensitivity Reactions: Anaphylactic and other hypersensitivity reactions with cardiovascular, respiratory or cutaneous manifestations, ranging from mild to severe, including death, have occurred. Monitor patients closely during and after administration of gadobutrol injection. ( 5.3 ) • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: For Patients demonstrating respiratory distress after administration, assess oxygen requirement and monitor for worsening respiratory function. ( 5.4 ) • Gadolinium Retention: Gadolinium is retained for months or years in brain, bone, and other organs. …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary GBCAs cross the placenta and result in fetal exposure and gadolinium retention. The human data on the association between GBCAs and adverse fetal outcomes are limited and inconclusive (see Data ) . In animal reproduction studies, although teratogenicity was not observed, embryolethality was observed in monkeys, rabbits and rats receiving intravenous gadobutrol during organogenesis at doses 8 times and above the recommen …

General information only, not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection

What is in Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection?

Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection contains Gadobutrol (1 mmol/mL), as solution for injection, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-5509, and its registration is active as of 28 October 2026.

Has Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A4-5509, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Gadovist 1.0 mmol/mL Injection used for?

Gadobutrol injection is a gadolinium-based contrast agent indicated for use with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): • To detect and visualize areas with disrupted blood brain barrier and/or abnormal vascularity of the central nervous system in adult and pediatric patients, including term neonates ( 1.1 ) • To assess the presence and extent of malignant breast disease in adult patients ( 1.2 ) • To (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for gadobutrol. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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