Drug details

Varibar Pudding (barium sulfate)

type of Diagnostics, Gastrointestinal

Varibar Pudding (barium sulfate) is a radiographic contrast agent indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• shortness of breath,
• dizziness,
• weakness,
• itching,
• low blood pressure,
• rash,
• hives, 
• difficulty breathing, 
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
• confusion, 
• flushing,
• agitation,
• fast or slow heart rate,
• ringing in your ears, and
• excessive sweating
• bluish or grayish color of the skin, nails, lips, or around the eyes, 
• pallor, 

The following drugs are related to Varibar Pudding, either as a replacement or used together:

• Varibar Nectar (barium sulfate)
• Varibar Honey (barium sulfate for oral suspension)
• Varibar Thin Honey (barium sulfate oral suspension)
• Varibar Thin Liquid (barium sulfate suspension)