Barium sulfate (oral/rectal)
Generic name: barium sulfate (oral/rectal) [ BER-ee-um-SUL-fate ]
Brand names: Digibar 190, Entero VU, Esopho-Cat, Maxibar, Medebar Plus,
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Dosage forms: oral capsule (-); oral cream (3%; 60%); oral paste (40%); oral powder for reconstitution (1.1%; 13%; 190%; 2%; 40%; 98%); oral suspension (0.1%; 13%; 2%; 210%; 24%; 4.9%; 40%; 60%); oral tablet (650 mg; 700 mg); oral and rectal powder for reconstitution (95%; 96%); oral and rectal suspension (100%; 105%; 2.1%; 96%)
Drug class:Non-iodinated contrast media
What is barium sulfate?
Barium sulfate is a contrast agent. Barium sulfate works by coating the inside of your esophagus, stomach, or intestines which allows them to be seen more clearly on a CT scan or other radiologic (x-ray) examination.
Barium sulfate is used to help diagnose certain disorders of the esophagus, stomach, or intestines.
Barium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Before your medical test, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to a contrast agent, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use barium sulfate if you are allergic to barium sulfate or another contrast agent.
You may not be able to use barium sulfate if:
you recently had surgery, an injury, or a biopsy involving your stomach, esophagus, or intestines;
you recently had radiation treatment of your pelvic area;
you recently had a perforation (a hole or tear) in your esophagus, stomach, or intestines;
blockage in your digestive tract (stomach or intestines);
you have stomach bleeding; or
you have poor blood flow to your intestines (ischemia).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
