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Varibar

Varibar
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Barium sulfate is a contrast agent that's used to help providers see the inside of your body using an X-ray or a CT scan. Depending on the product and the body part being examined, you'll either take it by mouth or rectally. Barium sulfate comes in different forms, including suspensions, tablets, powders, and creams.

Reviewed by:Last reviewed on September 27, 2022
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What is Barium sulfate?

Drug facts

Common BrandsVaribar, E-Z-HD, E-Z-PAQUE, E-Z-DISK, READI-CAT 2
Drug ClassContrast agent
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityPrescription only
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Barium sulfate dosage

The average cost for 240 ml of nectar of 40% of Barium sulfate is $22.73 with a free GoodRx coupon. This is 9.23% off the average retail price of $25.04.
ml of oral suspensionMl of oral suspension
DosageQuantityPrice as low asPrice per unit
thin liquid of 81%473 ml$27.55$0.06
honey of 40%473 ml$125.99$0.27
nectar of 40%240 ml$22.73$0.09
thin honey of 40%473 ml$124.50$0.26
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DosageQuantityPrice as low asPrice per unit
pudding of 40%1 tube$4.67$4.67

Typical dosage for Barium sulfate

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Interactions between Barium sulfate and other drugs

Barium sulfate may interact with certain medications or supplements. Always let your doctor and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking. The list below does not include all possible drug interactions with Barium sulfate. Please note that only the generic name of each medication is listed below.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

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