Hypaque Dosage

Generic name: diatrizoate sodium
Dosage form: Oral Powder
Drug class: Ionic iodinated contrast media

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 12, 2025.

Oral, from 90 mL to 180 mL of a 25 to 40 percent solution.

Enema, from 500 mL to 1000 mL of a 15 to 25 percent solution.

Oral, from 30 mL to 75 mL of a 20 to 40 percent solution.

Enema, from 100 mL to 500 mL of a 10 to 15 percent solution, depending on weight of patient.

The powder is not to be used for the preparation of solution for parenteral injection.

Directions for Making Solutions from HYPAQUE Powder
Solution (%) approx.	Measuring spoons* of powder (per 100 mL diluent †)
* One level measuring spoon is equal to approximately 10 g of powder. † Solutions may be sweetened or flavored (eg, with vanilla, lemon, chocolate); the diluent may be water, milk, or a carbonated drink. Carbonated diluents should be avoided when gas artifacts are undesirable. The resulting solution should be used upon preparation; do not store for future use.
10	1
15	1 1/2
20	2
25	2 1/2
40	4

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Drug Status

Availability Prescription only Rx

Pregnancy & Lactation Risk data available

CSA Schedule* Not a controlled drug N/A

Approval History Drug history at FDA

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