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Indigo Carmine

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OVERDOSE

There are no data available describing the signs, symptoms or laboratory findings accompanying overdosage.

No discernible symptoms of toxicity have been observed in mice with an intravenous dose of 200 mg/kg. After intravenous administration the LD80 was established at 300 mg/kg in mice.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Indigo Carmine (indigotindisulfonate) is contraindicated in patients who have previously experienced an adverse reaction following its use.

Last reviewed on RxList: 10/20/2008
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