Varibar Nectar

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

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2020.

1  INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Varibar Nectar is indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients.

2  DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Recommended Dosing

• The recommended dose of Varibar Nectar administered orally by syringe, spoon, or cup:
  • Adults                                                                                    5 mL
  • Pediatric patients 6 months and older                         1-3 mL
  • Pediatric patients younger than 6 months of age    0.5-1 mL
    (This amount may be administered by an oral syringe or, alternatively, an infant bottle)
• During a single modified barium swallow examination, multiple doses of Varibar Nectar may be administered as appropriate 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.

Important Administration Instructions

For oral use only.

Encourage 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 HDPE plastic bottle as a suspension for oral administration. Each bottle contains 240 mL of suspension.

4  CONTRAINDICATIONS

Varibar Nectar is contraindicated in patients with:

• known or suspected perforation of the GI tract
• known obstruction of the GI tract
• high risk of GI perforation such as those with a recent prior GI perforation, acute GI hemorrhage or ischemia, toxic megacolon, severe ileus, post GI surgery or biopsy, acute .