Polibar ACB

Generic name:barium sulfate
Dosage form: rectal powder, for suspension
Drug class:Non-iodinated contrast media

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 23, 2022.

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Polibar ACB Description

Polibar® ACB is a barium sulfate for suspension (96% w/w) for rectal administration. Each 100 g contains 96 g barium sulfate. Barium sulfate, due to its high molecular density, is opaque to x-rays and therefore acts as a positive contrast agent for radiographic studies. The active ingredient is barium sulfate and its structural formula is BaSO4. Barium sulfate occurs as a fine, white, odorless, tasteless, bulky powder which is free from grittiness. Its aqueous suspensions are neutral to litmus. It is practically insoluble in water, acidic or alkaline solutions, and organic solvents. Excipients: citric acid, pectin, polysorbate 80, simethicone, sodium citrate, sorbitol, tragacanth.

Polibar ACB - Clinical Pharmacology

Barium sulfate, due to its high molecular density, is opaque to x-rays and therefore acts as a positive contrast agent for radiographic studies. Barium sulfate is biologically inert and, therefore, is not absorbed or metabolized by the body, and is eliminated unchanged from the body.

Indications and Usage for Polibar ACB

This product is indicated for single and double contrast radiographic visualization of the colon.

Contraindications

This product should not be used in patients with known or suspect-ed colonic perforation, toxic megacolon, recent rectal surgery or radiotherapy to the rectum or prostate, or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate or any component of this barium sulfate formu-lation. It should also not be used within six days of large fo...