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Leaflet POLIBAR ACB powder for oral suspension
- Product code:
- W12752001
- Quantity:
- 1
- Indicated for:
- diagnostic imaging
- Route of administration:
- oral
- Substance:
- barium sulphate with suspending agents (contrast agent)
- ATC
- V08BA01 — Various | X-ray contrast media, non-iodinated | Barium sulfate containing x-ray contrast media
Precautions:
Additional monitoring
This medicine is subject to additional monitoring.
Barium sulfate with suspending agents is a specialized formulation used as a contrast agent in medical imaging, particularly for gastrointestinal radiography. The added suspending agents help maintain the uniformity of barium in suspension, ensuring better distribution and clearer images.
This formulation is administered orally or rectally, depending on the area to be examined. It is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as ulcers, tumors, diverticula, or intestinal obstructions.
Barium sulfate with suspending agents is well-tolerated but may cause minor side effects such as constipation or abdominal discomfort. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions like intestinal perforations or allergic reactions may occur. It is contraindicated in patients with suspected gastrointestinal perforation or complete obstruction.
This formulation is preferred in many imaging studies due to its ability to provide high-quality images and reduce the risk of barium settling in the gastrointestinal tract.
This formulation is administered orally or rectally, depending on the area to be examined. It is commonly used to diagnose conditions such as ulcers, tumors, diverticula, or intestinal obstructions.
Barium sulfate with suspending agents is well-tolerated but may cause minor side effects such as constipation or abdominal discomfort. In rare cases, severe adverse reactions like intestinal perforations or allergic reactions may occur. It is contraindicated in patients with suspected gastrointestinal perforation or complete obstruction.
This formulation is preferred in many imaging studies due to its ability to provide high-quality images and reduce the risk of barium settling in the gastrointestinal tract.
General data about POLIBAR ACB
- Substance:
- barium sulphate with suspending agents
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W12752001
- Pharmaceutical form:
- powder for oral suspension
- Quantity:
- 1
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.