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E-Z Paque Dosage

Generic name: Barium Sulfate 0.6g in 1mL
Dosage form: powder, for suspension
Drug class: Non-iodinated contrast media

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 29, 2024.

The volume and concentration of LIQUID E-Z-PAQUE® to be administered will depend on the degree and extent of contrast required in the area(s) under examination and on the equipment and technique employed.

Use undiluted for single contrast filled stomach with small bowel follow-through (typical adult dose: 150 mL to 340 mL); routine small bowel (typical adult dose: 340 mL to 750 mL); follow through small bowel after double contrast upper GI study (typical adult dose: 340 mL to 750 mL).

MRI Technical Note

If the patient is scheduled for an MR study immediately or shortly after an upper GI procedure with this product, the regions of the GI tract which still contain this product may appear as areas of lowered signal intensity (black) with certain pulse sequences.

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