OMNIPAQUE 12 vs VISIPAQUE 270

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. OMNIPAQUE 12 and VISIPAQUE 270 are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	OMNIPAQUE 12	VISIPAQUE 270
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	IOHEXOL	IODIXANOL
Manufacturer	Ge Healthcare	Ge Healthcare
Dosage forms	Injectable, Solution	Injectable
Drug class	Radiographic Contrast Agent	Radiographic Contrast Agent
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning

omnipaque 12 visipaque 270

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

IOHEXOL

IODIXANOL

Manufacturer

Ge Healthcare

Dosage forms

Injectable, Solution

Injectable

Drug class

Radiographic Contrast Agent

Boxed warning

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Omnipaque 12 and Visipaque 270?

Omnipaque 12 contains Iohexol, while Visipaque 270 contains Iodixanol — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.