Who makes Metrizoate?

Metrizoate is developed by GE HealthCare.

What development phase is Metrizoate in?

Metrizoate is FDA-approved (marketed).

METRIZOIC ACID is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Metrizoate.

Last reviewed 2026-04-20 · How we verify

GE HealthCare · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 17/100

Generic name	METRIZOIC ACID
Sponsor	GE HealthCare
Drug class	Radiographic Contrast Agent
Modality	Small molecule
Therapeutic area	Other
Phase	FDA-approved
First approval	1973

No approved indications tracked.

No common side effects on file.

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Source	Used for
FDA label	Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions