Barium sulfate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Brand names: Bear-E-Yum GI, E-Z-Paque, Eneset 2, Entero VU, Entero-H, Entrobar, Esobar, Esopho-Cat, Esophotrast, Lafayette, Liqui-Coat HD, Liquid Barosperse, Liquid E-Z Paque, Liquid Polibar, Maxibar, Medebar Super 250, Oratrast, Readi-Cat, Readi-Cat 2, Scan C, Smoothie Readi-Cat 2, Sol-O-Pake, Tagitol V, Varibar Thin Honey, Volumen
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 3, 2023.
Barium sulfate Pregnancy Warnings
Barium sulfate has not been formally assigned to a pregnancy category by the FDA. Animal studies on barium sulfate have not been reported. Radiation is known to cause harm to the unborn fetus exposed in utero. Therefore, radiographic procedures should only be used when, in the judgement of the physician, radiographic procedures are deemed essential to the welfare of the pregnant patient.
Barium sulfate Breastfeeding Warnings
The manufacturer has reported that barium sulfate is not systemically absorbed. Therefore, barium sulfate products may be used during lactation.
See also
References for pregnancy information
- (2008) "Product Information. E-Z-Cat (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc
- (2008) "Product Information. Readi-Cat 2 (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc
References for breastfeeding information
- (2008) "Product Information. E-Z-Cat (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc
- (2008) "Product Information. Readi-Cat 2 (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc
Further information
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