Varibar Thin Liquid Dosage

Recommended Dosing and Administration Instructions

• The recommended dose of reconstituted VARIBAR THIN LIQUID administered orally by infant bottle, syringe, spoon, or cup is:
  • Adults: 5 mL
  • Pediatric patients 6 months and older: 1 mL to 3 mL
  • Pediatric patients younger than 6 months of age: 0.5 mL to 1 mL
• During a single modified barium swallow examination, multiple doses of VARIBAR THIN LIQUID may be administered, to assess the patient during multiple swallows and different radiographic views.
• The maximum cumulative dose is 80 mL.
• For oral use only
• Advise patients to hydrate following the barium sulfate procedure.

Instructions for Reconstitution

The VARIBAR THIN LIQUID powder must be reconstituted prior to administration by a healthcare provider according to the following instructions:

• Add water to the fill line on the bottle label
• Replace the lid securely
• Invert the bottle and tap with fingers to mix the powder into the water
• Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Let stand for 5 minutes
• Refill with water to the fill line on the bottle label and reshake thoroughly.
• Once reconstituted, write the discard after date on the immediate container label. After reconstitution, store in refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (36ºF to 46ºF) for up to 72 hours.
• Reconstitution yields approximately 300 mL of VARIBAR THIN LIQUID oral suspension containing 0.4 grams of barium sulfate per mL (40% w/v) and should be homogeneous and white to lightly colored.