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Rx- Generic:
- Barium Sulphate
- Company:
- Popular Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Powder
- Pack size:
- 150gm bag
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৳ 200.75/unit
Pack: ৳ 200.75
At a glance
Barium Sulphate is a radiopaque contrast medium used in X-ray and CT scans to diagnose diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.
Indications
- X-ray imaging
- CT scan
- Imaging of the GI tract
- Diagnosis of esophagus, stomach, and intestinal diseases
Dosage
The dose depends on the area under examination, the equipment, and the technique employed. Barium Sulphate is available as a powder (to be mixed with water), suspension (liquid), paste, and tablet. Dosage varies for adults and children and should be taken as directed by a physician.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramping
- Severe stomach pain
- Constipation
- Sweating
- Ringing in ears
- Confusion
- Fast heart rate
- Pale skin
- Weakness
Serious complications (rare): Aspiration pneumonitis, barium sulfate impaction, granuloma formation, intravasation, embolization, peritonitis following intestinal perforation, vasovagal and syncopal episodes, fatalities (approximately 1 in 10,000,000).
Precautions & warnings
- Special attention required in patients with history of bronchial asthma, atopy (hay fever, eczema), or previous reaction to contrast agents
- Caution in severely debilitated patients, patients with marked hypertension or advanced cardiac disease
- Caution in patients with history of food aspiration; if aspirated into larynx, discontinue immediately
- Rehydrate the patient quickly after the examination
- Use mild laxatives (milk of magnesia or lactulose) to prevent constipation
- Caution in patients with complete or nearly complete obstruction of the GI tract
⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.