Varibar

Varibar is a contrast agent that's used to help providers see the inside of your body like the gut, which includes the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine on an X-ray or CT scan. Varibar is helpful for diagnosing a condition, but it's not for the treatment of any medical problem or condition.

Varibar is available in the United States as the following brands: Vanilla Silq MD, Vanilla Silq HD, E-Z-Disk, E-Z-HD, E-Z-PAQUE, E-Z-PASTE, Varibar, TAGITOL V, Entero Vu, NeuLumEX, Liquid Polibar Plus, and READI-CAT 2. The differences between these products are the dosage form (e.g., suspension, tablets, cream), the amount of barium that's in each product, the part of your digestive tract each product works on, and the age group that can take each product. Your provider will pick the product that's best for you based on these factors and give you specific instructions on how to correctly take the medication.

Yes. Unlike other contrast agents that contain iodine, Varibar doesn't contain iodine and can safely be taken by people who are allergic to iodine.

Varibar isn't absorbed into your body from your stomach, so the risk to pregnant mothers is minimal. If you're pregnant, speak to your provider before taking this medication.