Monograph
V08BA01 - Barium Sulfate with Suspending Agents |
Not porphyrinogenic |
NP |
Rationale
Barium sulfate is not absorbded, and is extreted unchanged through the gastrointestinal tract.
Chemical description
Practically insoluble salt of barium.
Therapeutic characteristics
Barium sulfate is used as a radiographic contrast medium for X-ray examination of the gastrointestinal tract involving single- or double-contrast techniques or computed tomography. Administered orally or as an enema.
Hepatic exposure
Not significant.
Metabolism and pharmacokinetics
Barium sulfate travels unchanged through the gastro intestinal tract.
IPNet drug reports
No.
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References
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| * | Drug reference publications | |
| 1. | Sweetman SC, editor. Martindale: The complete drug reference. Barium Sulfate. Pharmaceutical Press 2009.
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| * | Summary of Product Characteristics | |
| 2. | Norwegian medicines agency. Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). Mixobar Colon.
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