E-Z Dose with Liquid Polibar Plus

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

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 24, 2022.

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E-Z Dose with Liquid Polibar Plus Description

E-Z-DOSE™ with LIQUID POLIBAR PLUS® is a single dose, disposable barium sulfate retention enema system which includes the Miller™ Air tip. E-Z-DOSE™ with LIQUID POLIBAR PLUS® contains barium sulfate suspension (105% w/v, 58% w/w) for rectal administration. Each 100 mL contains 105 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, solutions of acids and alkalies, and organic solvents.

Inactive Ingredients

acacia, citric acid, hydrochloric acid, natural and artificial vanilla flavor, polysorbate 80, potassium chloride, potassium sorbate, purified water, saccharin sodium, simethicone emulsion, sodium benzoate, sodium carrageenan, sodium citrate, sorbitol solution and xanthan gum.

E-Z Dose with Liquid Polibar Plus - 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 E-Z Dose with Liquid Polibar Plus

For radiography of the gastrointestinal tract.

Contraindications