Chemical formula: FâS Molecular mass: 146.05 g/mol PubChem compound: 17358
Sulphur hexafluoride is an inert, innocuous gas, poorly soluble in aqueous solutions. Sulphur hexafluoride is for use with ultrasound imaging to enhance the echogenicity of the blood, or of fluids in the urinary tract which results in an improved signal to noise ratio.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V08DA05 | V Various → V08 Contrast media → V08D Ultrasound contrast media → V08DA Ultrasound contrast media | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SONOVUE Powder and solvent for dispersion for injection | European Medicines Agency (EU) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Sulfur hexafluoride is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)Croatia (HR)Cyprus (CY)Estonia (EE)Finland (FI)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Italy (IT)Lithuania (LT)Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Singapore (SG)Spain (ES)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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