Varibar Nectar Dosage
Generic name: Barium Sulfate 400mg in 1mL
Dosage form: oral suspension
Drug class: Non-iodinated contrast media
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 11, 2024.
Recommended Dosing
- The recommended dose of VARIBAR NECTAR administered orally by syringe, spoon, or cup:
- Adults 5 mL
- Pediatric patients 6 months and older 1-3 mL
- Pediatric patients younger than 6 months of age 0.5-1 mL
(This amount may be administered by an oral syringe or, alternatively, an infant bottle)
- During a single modified barium swallow examination, multiple doses of VARIBAR NECTAR may be administered as appropriate to assess the patient during multiple swallows and different radiographic views.
- The maximum cumulative dose is 30 mL.
- Once opened, write the discard after date on the immediate container label. Discard any unused product after 21 days.
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