Varibar Honey
Generic name:barium sulfate
Dosage form: suspension
Drug class:Non-iodinated contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Varibar Honey is indicated for modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older.
2 Dosage and administration
Recommended Dosing
- The recommended dose of Varibar Honey administered orally by syringe, spoon, or cup is:
- Adults: 5 mL
- Pediatric patients 6 months of age and older: 1 to 3 mL
- During a single modified barium swallow examination, multiple doses of Varibar Honey may be administered, to assess the patient during multiple swallows and different radiographic views.
- The maximum cumulative dose is 30 mL.
- Once opened, write the discard after date on the immediate container label. Discard any unused product after 21 days.
Administration Instructions
- For oral use only
- Advise patients to hydrate following the barium sulfate procedure.
3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS
Oral suspension: barium sulfate (40% w/v) supplied in a multiple-dose plastic bottle as a ready-to-use suspension for oral administration. Each bottle contains 250 mL of suspension.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Varibar Honey is contraindicated in patients with:
- known or suspected perforation of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract
- known obstruction of the GI tract
- high risk of GI perforation such as those with a recent GI perforation, acute GI hemorrhage or ischemia, toxic megacolon, severe ileus, post GI surgery or biopsy, acute GI injury or burn, or recent radiotherapy to the pelvis
- high risk of aspiration such as those with known or suspected tracheo-esophageal fistula or obtundation
- known severe hypersensitivity to barium sulfate or any of the excipients of Varibar Honey
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
Cardiology
Pediatrics
Diabetes Care
Pre-natal Care
Ultrasound Echocardiogram