Technetium tc 99m sulfur colloid (By injection)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to technetium 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.

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.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Lightheadedness, dizziness

Burning, color change, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed
Nausea

Last Updated: 1/27/2017