Barium sulfate (By mouth)

Introduction:

Barium

Used as a part of test. Helps your doctor to see diseases in your stomach and intestines with the help of an x-ray or CAT scan machine.

Brand Name(s):

Readi-Cat 2, E-Z-DISK, Bar-Test

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Liquid, Tablet

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
• This medicine is given to you by mouth just before you have a CT scan or x-ray test.
• This medicine will help your doctor see where disease is in your stomach or intestines .

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have asthma, high blood pressure, or heart disease.
• Make sure that your doctor knows if your child has cystic fibrosis or Hirschprungs's disease

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.
• Pale skin and blue lips or fingernails.
• Fast or slow heartbeat.
• Fever, chills, cough, or trouble breathing.
• Lightheadedness or fainting.
• Sudden, severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting with fever.
• Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Confusion, feeling anxious, or agitated.
• Constipation
• Increased sweating.
• Mild skin rash or itching.
• Ringing in ears or weakness of your body.
• Running or stuffy nose.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor: