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Prescribed for Computed Tomography. barium sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Computed Tomography. Readi-Cat 2 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Computed Tomography. Volumen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
5.8
27 Reviews

For Computed Tomography: The taste of barium sulfate was unpleasant but bearable. The following day I was so constipated that my husband considered calling 911. It felt like a metal pipe rupturing my anus. My husband had to administer mineral oil enema up my rectum in order to relieve myself. I am a newlywed—how humiliating

5 / 10

For Computed Tomography: I made it threw the first bottle pretty good. The taste wasnt bad at all (had the berry flavor) but the consistency is just gross. About 10 min later had a huge hit of diarrhea. After half of the second bottle i must have looked white like a ghost as everybody asked me if i was okay and i felt super sick to my stomach. It was hard to keep it down. After the scan i threw up about 8 times and had diarrhea ALL day long. Couldnt drive myself home, husband had to pick me up. I felt so weak. Also having a lot of gas and a huge headache. I am sure its needed but i hope i never have to do this again.

5 / 10
2.3
3 Reviews

For Computed Tomography: Terrible. Developed rash all over within minutes of drinking a cup of Readi-cat 2. Test was postponed and I was sent home. It took hours for the rash to clear. Thanks to a nurse who noticed the rash and stopped the procedure.

1 / 10

For Computed Tomography: Tastes so nasty made me want to throw up even more.

1 / 10
4.0
1 Reviews

For Computed Tomography: I took the first dose at 7:55am.I had kept both bottles in the refrigerator as instructed. The taste was not as awful as anticipated but there was so much of it that it took nearly 15 minutes to finish. I felt bloated & uncomfortable. I took the second dose at 8:20 am & had much more difficulty getting it down. Finally tossed about 4 ounces down the drain.I really thought I was going to throw it all up.I was given a cup with another half bottle of Volumen to drink as soon as I got to the clinic.That was warm & tasted worse. After waiting for 10 minutes I was taken to the room for the CT Enterography & given the second half of the bottle to drink.I was already having to urinate every 5 minutes by then but got through it.Had diarrhea all day

4 / 10

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full barium sulfate side effects document.

See the full Readi-Cat 2 side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 10800 mL
Dosage 2%
Per Unit* $0.01
Cost* $120.31

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Quantity 10800 mL
Dosage 0.1%
Per Unit* $0.02
Cost* $183.60

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Generic Availability

No

No

No

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Oral suspension
  • Oral suspension

Brand Names
Anatrast, Bar-Test, Baricon, Baro-Cat, Barobag, Barosperse, Barosphere, Barotrast, Bear-E-Yum GI, CheeTah, Digibar 190, E-Z AC, E-Z Disk, E-Z Dose Kit with Polibar Plus, E-Z Paste, E-Z-Cat, E-Z-Cat Dry, E-Z-HD, E-Z-Paque, Enecat, Eneset 2, Enhancer, Entero VU, Entero-H, Entrobar, Entroease, Esobar, Esopho-Cat, Esophotrast, Flo-Coat, HD 200 Plus, HD 85, Liquid E-Z Paque, Liquid Polibar, Liquid Polibar Plus, Maxibar, Medebar Plus, Medebar Super 250, NeuLumEX, Polibar Plus, Prepcat, Readi-Cat 2, Scan C, SilQ Vanilla, Sitzmarks, Smoothie Readi-Cat 2, Sol-O-Pake, Tagitol V, Tomocat, Ultra R, Varibar, Varibar Honey, Varibar Nectar, Varibar Pudding, Varibar Thin, Varibar Thin Honey, Volumen View more Other barium sulfate brands include: Anatrast, Bar-Test, Baricon, Baro-Cat, Barobag, Barosperse, Barosphere, Barotrast, Bear-E-Yum GI, CheeTah, Digibar 190, E-Z AC, E-Z Disk, E-Z Dose Kit with Polibar Plus, E-Z Paste, E-Z-Cat, E-Z-Cat Dry, E-Z-HD, E-Z-Paque, Enecat, Eneset 2, Enhancer, Entero VU, Entero-H, Entrobar, Entroease, Esobar, Esopho-Cat, Esophotrast, Flo-Coat, HD 200 Plus, HD 85, Liquid E-Z Paque, Liquid Polibar, Liquid Polibar Plus, Maxibar, Medebar Plus, Medebar Super 250, NeuLumEX, Polibar Plus, Prepcat, Scan C, SilQ Vanilla, Sitzmarks, Smoothie Readi-Cat 2, Sol-O-Pake, Tagitol V, Tomocat, Ultra R, Varibar, Varibar Honey, Varibar Nectar, Varibar Pudding, Varibar Thin, Varibar Thin Honey, Volumen View more Other barium sulfate brands include: Anatrast, Bar-Test, Baricon, Baro-Cat, Barobag, Barosperse, Barosphere, Barotrast, Bear-E-Yum GI, CheeTah, Digibar 190, E-Z AC, E-Z Disk, E-Z Dose Kit with Polibar Plus, E-Z Paste, E-Z-Cat, E-Z-Cat Dry, E-Z-HD, E-Z-Paque, Enecat, Eneset 2, Enhancer, Entero VU, Entero-H, Entrobar, Entroease, Esobar, Esopho-Cat, Esophotrast, Flo-Coat, HD 200 Plus, HD 85, Liquid E-Z Paque, Liquid Polibar, Liquid Polibar Plus, Maxibar, Medebar Plus, Medebar Super 250, NeuLumEX, Polibar Plus, Prepcat, Readi-Cat 2, Scan C, SilQ Vanilla, Sitzmarks, Smoothie Readi-Cat 2, Sol-O-Pake, Tagitol V, Tomocat, Ultra R, Varibar, Varibar Honey, Varibar Nectar, Varibar Pudding, Varibar Thin, Varibar Thin Honey View more

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

8 hours

8 hours

8 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
N
Category N Not classified

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N
Category N Not classified

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N
Category N Not classified

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FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

First Approval Date

January 15, 2016

January 15, 2016

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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