Cardinal Health nuclear pharmacies are licensed to compound and dispense FDA-approved, high-potency, patient-specific
I-131 NaI capsules using the first new I-131 NaI formulation in over 20 years. It was formulated to maximize safety to:

Buffer the solution against pH changes that would increase volatility.
Stabilize the solution to prevent harmful oxidative reactions.
Slow the oxidation of iodine to iodide.


In addition, Cardinal Health developed Nuclear Medicine Patient Cards for our customers. These cards help the traveling nuclear medicine patient provide an explanation to security or law enforcement personnel in case safety-monitoring equipment is triggered.		   




I-131 NaI Therapy Capsules

   

PigletTM and Piglet2TM
Patented Delivery System

All capsules are FDA approved, custom-compounded, high potency
Patient-specific dosing – no need to decay to approximate dose requirements
High potency capsules with activity up to 200 mCi
Available for hyperthyroid therapy and thyroid cancer ablation
Easy-to-swallow smaller size and fewer capsules for improved patient administration
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Buffered and stabilized to minimize volatility
Other I-131 NaI uses
   
 
 
Unique tungsten containers establish a new level of safety in the delivery and administration of I-131 NaI
Superior radiation shielding
Ergonomically sound – easier to handle
Clean professional presentation – improves patient acceptance and reduces anxiety
Available in two sizes for maximum shielding with less weight:
  – For whole body scan and hyperthyroid doses (6 lbs)
  – For ablation doses (9.8 lbs)
Solid tungsten threaded lid ensures a secure closure with no radiation shine-through
Lid gasket provides a secure seal
Activated charcoal ring traps any volatile iodine vapors
Slings – a unique carrying device that creates distance between the source of iodine (the tungsten Piglet) and the technologist
Popper – a remote handling tool that easily opens the plastic non-breakable capsule vial
This unique patented delivery system significantly reduces radiation exposure
Capsules, even ablations, ship DOT Yellow Bar II
The Cardinal Health delivery system has lower exposure rates than other available lead shielded systems
How the Piglet delivery system works

Product safety information
Find Product Information and Material Safety Data Sheets at www.cardinalhealthmsds.com

Patient Education brochure
Provides detailed information for patients awaiting radioiodine treatment.
 
 
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