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  • Generic Name: barium sulfate oral solution
  • Brand Name: Liquid E-Z-PAQUE

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    • Liquid E-Z-PAQUE Patient Information Including Side Effects

    Brand Names: Bar-Test, Baricon, Barosperse, Bear-E-Yum GI, Digibar 190, E-Z AC, E-Z Dose Kit with Polibar Plus, E-Z Paste, E-Z-Cat, E-Z-Cat Dry, E-Z-Disk, E-Z-HD, E-Z-Paque, Enhancer, Entero VU, Esopho-Cat, Liqui-Coat HD, Liquid Barosperse, Liquid E-Z Paque, Liquid Polibar, Liquid Polibar Plus, Maxibar, Medebar Plus, Medebar Super 250, NeulumEx, Readi-Cat 2, Scan C, Sitzmarks, Smoothie Readi-Cat 2, Sol-O-Pake, Tagitol V, Ultra R, Vanilla SilQ, Varibar Honey, Varibar Nectar, Varibar Pudding, Varibar Thin, Varibar Thin Honey, Volumen

    Generic Name: barium sulfate (oral/rectal)

    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.

    What are the possible side effects of barium sulfate?

    Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

    Call your doctor at once if you have:

    • severe stomach pain;
    • severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, or constipation;
    • chest pain, trouble breathing or swallowing;
    • ringing in your ears;
    • sweating, confusion, fast heart rate; or
    • pale skin, blue-colored skin, weakness.

    Common side effects may include:

    • mild stomach cramps;
    • nausea, vomiting; or
    • loose stools or mild constipation.

    This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    What is the most important information I should know about barium sulfate?

    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.

    Liquid E-Z-PAQUE Patient Information including How Should I Take

    What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using barium sulfate?

    You should not use this medicine 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:

    The radiation used in x-rays and CT scans may be harmful to an unborn baby. Before your medical test, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

    Before your medical test, tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

    How is barium sulfate given?

    Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

    Barium sulfate comes in tablets, paste, cream, or liquid forms. In some cases, barium sulfate is taken by mouth. The liquid form may also be used as a rectal enema.

    If you receive barium sulfate as a rectal enema, a healthcare professional will give you the medicine at the clinic or hospital where your testing will take place.

    You may need to begin taking oral barium sulfate at home, a day before your medical test. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.

    Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.

    Dissolve the powder in a small amount of water. Stir and drink this mixture right away. Add a little more water to the glass, swirl gently and drink right away.

    Shake the oral suspension (liquid to take by mouth) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

    Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about what to eat or drink within the 24-hour period before and after your test. Drink plenty of liquids to prevent constipation.

    Store barium sulfate at room temperature away from heat and moisture. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

    Liquid E-Z-PAQUE Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

    What happens if I miss a dose?

    If you are using barium sulfate at home, call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose.

    What happens if I overdose?

    Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

    What should I avoid after using barium sulfate?

    Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

    What other drugs will affect barium sulfate?

    Other drugs may affect barium sulfate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

    Where can I get more information?

    Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about barium sulfate.

    Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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