Neulumex

Generic name:barium sulfate
Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class:Non-iodinated contrast media

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 1, 2021.

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DESCRIPTION:

Neulumex is a barium sulfate suspension 0.1% w/v, 0.1% w/w for oral administration. Each 100 mL contains 0.1 g barium sulfate. Barium sulfate, due to its high molecular density is opaque to x-rays and therefore, acts as a positive contrast agent for radiographic studies. The active ingredient is barium sulfate and its structural formula is BaSO4. Barium sulfate occurs as a fine, white, odorless, tasteless, bulky powder which is free from grittiness. Its aqueous suspensions are neutral to litmus. It is practically insoluble in water, solutions of acids and alkalies, and organic solvents. Inactive Ingredients: citric acid, natural gum, benzoic acid, sodium citrate, natural and artificial blueberry flavor, potassium sorbate, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, and sorbitol.

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:

Barium sulfate, due to its high molecular density is opaque to x-rays and, therefore, acts as a positive contrast agent for radiographic studies. Barium sulfate is biologically inert and, therefore, is not absorbed or metabolized by the body, and is eliminated from the GI tract unchanged.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

For use in Computed Tomography to opacify the GI tract.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal perforation or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate or any component of this barium sulfate formulation.

WARNINGS:

Rarely, severe allergic reactions of an anaphylactoid nature, have bee...