Chemical formula: BaOâ‚„S Molecular mass: 233.39 g/mol PubChem compound: 24414
Barium sulfate is inert and has no pharmacological action. It serves only as a radiopaque substance to opacify the gastro-intestinal tract during X-ray examinations.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| V08BA | Barium sulfate containing X-ray contrast media | V Various → V08 Contrast media → V08B X-ray contrast media, non-iodinated |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POLIBAR Powder for rectal suspension | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| E-Z-CAT Oral suspension | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Barium sulfate is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)Ireland (IE)Israel (IL)Japan (JP)Malta (MT)Tunisia (TN)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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