Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid is a radiopharmaceutical. Radiopharmaceuticals are radioactive agents, which may be used to find and treat certain diseases or to study the function of the body's organs.
Technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid is used to help your doctor see an image of your esophagus, stomach, and lungs to see how well they are working. This medicine is used to help diagnose gastroesophageal reflux disease and pulmonary aspiration.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor with specialized training in nuclear medicine.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023
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