Review the side-effects of Barium sulphate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • General: Headache, tiredness, weakness
• Gastrointestinal: Constipation, nausea , stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Skin: Pale skin
• Others: Ringing in ears and sweating
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist. • General: Headache, tiredness, weakness
• Gastrointestinal: Constipation, nausea , stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea
• Skin: Pale skin
• Others: Ringing in ears and sweating
Other Precautions :
- Avoid using barium sulphate if you suffer from gastrointestinal blockage.
- Inform your doctor if you have any conditions that can hinder the passage of food through the intestine.
- Hypersensitive reactions may occur; consult your physician if you notice symptoms such as agitation, confusion, bluish skin, or a faster heartbeat.
- Monitoring aspiration is needed to avoid aspiration pneumonitis.
- The intake of barium sulphate may lead to severe constipation, which may be resolved by the intake of laxatives before and after the procedure.
- Keep yourself hydrated after the procedure.
- The barium sulphate enemas should be given by a trained person or healthcare professional.
Drug Name : Barium sulphate
Barium sulphate, commonly known as E-Z-CAT DRY, is used as a radiographic medium in computed tomography (CT) scans for clear visualization of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.Brand Names or Trade Names of Barium sulphate
International :
Bar-TestEntero, VUE-Z-Cat, Readi-Cat 2, Tagitol V, Varibar ®, Varibar® pudding, Volumen and E-Z-Hd, Acb, Baro-Cat, Epi-C, Epi-Stat, Esobar, Esopho-Cat Esophageal Cream, E-Z-Cat, E-Z-Hd, E-Z-Jug, E-Z-Paque,Gel-Unix 10