E-Z-Hd

E-Z-HD is contraindicated in patients:

• Known or suspected perforation of the GI tract
• Known obstruction of the GI tract
• At high risk of GI perforation such as those with a recent prior GI perforation, acute GI hemorrhage or ischemia, toxic megacolon, severe ileus, post GI surgery or biopsy, acute GI injury or burn, or recent radiotherapy to the pelvis
• At high risk of aspiration such as those with prior aspiration, tracheo-esophageal fistula, or obtundation
• With known severe hypersensitivity to barium sulfate or any of the E-Z-HD excipients

E-Z-HD (barium sulfate) is a radiographic contrast agent that is supplied as a fine, white to lightly colored powder for suspension (98 % w/w) for oral administration. The active ingredient barium sulfate is designated chemically as BaSO4 with a molecular weight of 233.43 g/mol, a density of 4.5 g/cm3, and the following chemical structure:

E-Z-HD contains excipients including: acacia, artificial cherry flavor, artificial strawberry flavor, carrageenan, citric acid, ethyl maltol, polysorbate 80, saccharin sodium, simethicone, sodium citrate, and sorbitol.