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Barium Sulfate
Barium sulfate (BaSO4) is an inert and insoluble white powder with high density. Barium belongs chemically to the group of heavy metals. Mixed with water and additional ingredients (e.g., sweetening agents), barium sulfate is the preferred positive contrast agent for abdominal x-ray and computed tomography examinations. The extremely low solubility of barium sulfate protects patients from absorbing harmful amounts of the metal (water soluble metal compounds are often highly toxic). The high density in x-ray examinations is related to the high atomic number, since large nuclei absorb x-rays much better than smaller nuclei.
Barium sulfate agents for opacification of the gastrointestinal tract are not absorbed or metabolized and are resistant to dilution. These contrast agents are opaque white suspensions and usually swallowed or administered as an enema. They provide better delineation of mucosal details and are less expensive than water-soluble iodinated contrast media. The elimination rate is a function of gastrointestinal transit time. After GI application, it leaves the body with the feces.

Contraindications of barium sulfate products in case of known or suspected:
obstruction of the colon;
gastrointestinal tract perforation;
tracheoesophageal fistula;
obstructing lesions of the small intestine;
inflammation or neoplastic lesions of the rectum;
hypersensitivity to barium sulfate formulations;
recent rectal biopsy;
pyloric stenosis.
Tomocat®
Tomocat® is a concentrated strawberry flavored barium sulfate suspension. Tomocat® can be used as an oral or rectal (colon) contrast medium for computed tomography of the gastrointestinal tract. The quantity and the barium sulfate concentration will depend upon examination, used technique, clinical needs and patient size.

Drug Information and Specification
NAME OF COMPOUND
Barium sulfate (BaSO4)
MANUFACTURER
Mallinckrodt, Inc.
INDICATION
Bowel opacification
APPLICATION
Oral, rectal
CONCENTRATION
5% w/v barium sulfate suspension
300-1000 mL
PREPARATION
Concentrated product for dilution
STORAGE
Store at 25°Celsius (77°Fahrenheit); excursions permitted to 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F).
PRESENTATION
145, 225 mL bottle, Enecat enema kit
DO NOT RELY ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE, THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PACKAGE INSERT!
Baro-Cat®
Baro-Cat® is a barium sulfate suspension for use as an aid for computed tomography of the gastrointestinal tract. The contrast medium contains additional pineapple-banana flavor suspending agents, simethicone, potassium sorbate, citric acid, sorbitol, artificial sweetener and water.
Individual technique will determine the suspension quantity and specific procedure used. For computed tomography of the upper gastrointestinal tract should the patient drink 300 mL Baro-Cat® approximately 2 hours before and an additional 300 mL approximately 15 minutes prior to the CT scan. For total bowel opacification the patient should drink additional 300 mL the night before the examination. If rapid transit is desired, administer the suspension chilled. Rectally administered the contrast agent should be at room temperature to body temperature.

Drug Information and Specification
NAME OF COMPOUND
Barium sulfate (BaSO4)
DEVELOPER
Mallinckrodt, Inc.
INDICATION
Bowel opacification
APPLICATION
Oral, rectal
CONCENTRATION
1.5 w/v barium sulfate suspension
300-900 mL
PREPARATION
Ready-to-use product
STORAGE
Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F); protect from freezing.
PRESENTATION
300, 900 mL bottle
DO NOT RELY ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE, THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PACKAGE INSERT!
Cheetah®
Cheetah® is a barium sulfate suspension for use as an aid for computed tomography of the gastrointestinal tract. The contrast medium contains additional pineapple-banana flavor suspending agents, simethicone, potassium sorbate, citric acid, sorbitol, artificial sweetener and water. Individual technique will determine the suspension quantity and specific procedure used. For computed tomography of the upper gastrointestinal tract should the patient drink 200-300 mL Cheetah® approximately 30-45 minutes before and an additional 200-300 mL approximately 5-10 minutes prior to the CT scan.
For total bowel opacification an additional 250-450 mL dose of Cheetah® may be given the evening before the examination. Approximately 1-2 hours before the examination should the patient drink 250-450 mL and 5-10 minutes before the CT scan another 250-450 mL. If rapid transit is desired, the suspension can be administered chilled. Rectally use of the contrast agent should be at room temperature to body temperature.

Drug Information and Specification
NAME OF COMPOUND
Barium sulfate (BaSO4)
MANUFACTURER
Mallinckrodt, Inc.
INDICATION
Bowel opacification
APPLICATION
Oral, rectal
CONCENTRATION
1.5 w/v barium sulfate suspension
300-900 mL
PREPARATION
Ready-to-use product
STORAGE
Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F).
PRESENTATION
250, 450, 900 and 1900 mL bottle
DO NOT RELY ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE, THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PACKAGE INSERT!
Prepcat
Prepcat (brand name Lafayette) is a barium sulfate suspension for computed tomography examinations of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The dosage and application depend on the specific procedure.
UPPER G.I. OPACIFICATION: The patient should drink 300 mL of ready-to-use Prepcat approximately 2 hours before the CT scan and an additional 300 mL approximately 15 minutes prior to examination.
If rapid upper gastrointestinal tract transit is desired, administer the product chilled.
TOTAL BOWEL OPACIFICATION: The patient should drink 300 mL the night preceding the examination, 300 mL two hours prior to the examination and 300 mL approximately 15 minutes prior to examination.

Drug Information and Specification
NAME OF COMPOUND
Barium sulfate (BaSO4)
MANUFACTURER
Mallinckrodt, Inc.
INDICATION
Bowel opacification
APPLICATION
Oral, rectal
CONCENTRATION
1.5 w/w (w/v) barium sulfate USP
300-900 mL
PREPARATION
Ready-to-use product
STORAGE
Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F). Protect from freezing.
PRESENTATION
450 mL bottle
DO NOT RELY ON THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERE, THEY ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PACKAGE INSERT!
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