Diatrizoate meglumine/diatrizoate sodium (By mouth)

Introduction:

Diatrizoate Meglumine (dye-a-trye-ZOE-ate ME-gloo-meen), Diatrizoate Sodium (dye-a-trye-ZOE-ate SOE-dee-um)

Used for special X-rays or CT scans to make parts of your body show up better during the test. This medicine is a contrast dye.

Brand Name(s):

Gastrografin, MD-Gastroview

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Liquid

• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
• You will be given this medicine before your X-ray or CT scan is performed.
• Ask your doctor if you need to drink extra water before or after the test.
• When used for children, this medicine may be mixed with water, soda, milk, or mineral oil.

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 or breastfeeding, or if you have a mineral imbalance, thyroid problem, or problem with your esophagus.
• Tell your doctor and the person who does the test if you are allergic to iodine, or if you have asthma or any type of allergy. This includes hay fever, drug allergy, and food allergy.
• Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect the results of certain medical tests.

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.
• Fast or uneven heartbeat.
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
• Pale skin and blue lips or fingernails.
• Shortness of breath.

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

• Headache.
• Heartburn.
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps.
• Skin itching, rash, or redness.

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