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Gastrografin

Generic name: Diatrizoate Meglumine and Diatrizoate Sodiumdye-a-tri-ZOE-ate-MEG-loo-meen-& dye-a-tri-ZOE-ate-SOW-dee-um ]
Brand names: Gastrografin, MD-76 R, MD-Gastroview
Drug class: Ionic iodinated contrast media

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 5, 2024.

Warning

Injection:
  • This medicine must not be given into the spine.

Uses of Gastrografin:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Gastrografin?

All products:

Oral liquid:

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with Gastrografin (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium).

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Gastrografin (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium) with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Gastrografin?

All products:

Injection:

How is this medicine (Gastrografin) best taken?

Use Gastrografin (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

All products:

Injection:

Liquid:

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

All products:

Injection:

This medicine may cause tissue damage if the drug leaks from the vein. Tell your nurse if you have any redness, burning, pain, swelling, blisters, skin sores, or leaking of fluid where the drug is going into your body.

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What are some other side effects of Gastrografin?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

All products:

Injection:

All other liquid products:

Rectal:

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Gastrografin?

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