important Barium sulfate Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings Barium sulfate is also known as: Anatrast, E-Z-Paque , Eneset 2, Entero VU , Entero-H , Entrobar, Esobar , Esopho-Cat , Esophotrast, Intropaste, Lafayette, Liqui-Coat HD, Liquid Barosperse, Liquid E-Z Paque, Liquid Polibar , Maxibar , Medebar Super 250, Prepcat, Readi-Cat , Readi-Cat 2 , Sitzmarks , Smoothie Readi-Cat 2 , Tagitol V , Tomocat, Volumen Overview Side Effects Dosage Pregnancy Breastfeeding More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Compare Alternatives 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. See references 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 references References for pregnancy information "Product Information. E-Z-Cat (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc, Lake Success, NY. "Product Information. Readi-Cat 2 (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc, Lake Success, NY. References for breastfeeding information "Product Information. E-Z-Cat (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc, Lake Success, NY. "Product Information. Readi-Cat 2 (barium sulfate)." E-Z-EM Inc, Lake Success, NY. Print this page See Also... Barium Sulfate use while Breastfeeding (in more detail) barium sulfate oral and rectal Consumer Information Pregnancy Support Group FDA Pregnancy Categories Medicine use during Pregnancy Medicine use while Breastfeeding Safe Medications during Breastfeeding Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Wolters Kluwer Health and Drugs.com is accurate, up-to-date and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In addition, the drug information contained herein may be time sensitive and should not be utilized as a reference resource beyond the date hereof. This material does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients, or recommend therapy. This drug information is a reference resource designed as supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill , knowledge, and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care. The absence of a warning for a given drug or combination thereof in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Multum Information Services, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. Copyright 2000-2008 Multum Information Services, Inc. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only N Pregnancy Category Not classified N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Barium sulfate Rating 11 User Reviews 5.2 /10 11 User Reviews 5.2 Rate it! Drug Class Non-iodinated contrast media Related Questions & Answers Feel tingling all over and diziness with bloating. should I be concerned, drank 2 bottles? Does Readi-Cat 2 Berry Smoothie contain carbs or sugar? How much? Barium Sulfate - Going to have 20 consecutive days of radiotherapy for prostate cancer. Would a rec? Is it safe to drink Redi-Cat over ice? Barium Sulfate - is 9.5g barium too much for a 6 years old kid if she drink twice the dosage ? Read more questions you have no
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