Varibar Thin Honey

• If you have an allergy to barium or any other part of Varibar Thin Honey (barium suspension).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have had any of these health problems: Blockage, hole, bleeding, injury, burn, or blood flow problems in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract; slow-moving GI (gastrointestinal) tract; or a problem called toxic megacolon.
• If you have had a recent hole in the GI (gastrointestinal) tract, GI surgery, or radiation to the pelvic area.
• If you have trouble swallowing or have inhaled food, liquids, saliva, or vomit into your lungs.
• If you are not able to break down fructose.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Varibar Thin Honey with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

Use Varibar Thin Honey as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Follow what your doctor has told you to do.
• Shake well before use.
• Most of the time, this medicine is taken by mouth. Take as you have been told by your doctor.
• Some brands of Varibar Thin Honey are to be taken with food. Some brands may be taken with or without food. Ask your pharmacist if you need to take your brand with food.
• Some products may be used as an enema. If you are using this medicine as an enema, it will be given rectally by your doctor.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Loose stools (diarrhea).
• Stomach cramps.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

This product should not be used in patients with known or suspected gastrointestinal perforation; or hypersensitivity to barium sulfate or any components of this barium sulfate formulation.

Rarely, severe allergic reactions of an anaphylactoid nature, have been reported following administration of barium sulfate contrast agents. Appropriate facilities and trained personnel should be available for emergency treatment of severe reactions and should remain available for at least 30 to 60 minutes following administration, since delayed reactions can occur.

On rare occasions following repeated administration, severe stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation may occur. These are transitory in nature and are not considered serious. Symptoms may be treated according to currently accepted standards of medical care.

The dose of VARIBAR® THIN HONEY to be administered will depend on the degree and extent of contrast required in the area(s) under examination and on the equipment and technique employed.

Applies to barium sulfate: oral cream, oral liquid, oral paste, oral powder for suspension, oral suspension, oral tablet

Along with its needed effects, barium sulfate (the active ingredient contained in Varibar Thin Honey) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking barium sulfate:

• Bloating
• constipation (severe, continuing)
• cramping (severe)
• nausea or vomiting
• stomach pain
• tightness in the chest
• troubled breathing

• Anxiety
• blood in the stools
• blood in the urine
• blurred vision
• bruising
• chest pain
• confusion
• cough
• coughing or vomiting blood
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
• fainting
• fast heartbeat
• hives or welts, itching, or skin rash
• noisy breathing
• persistent bleeding or oozing from puncture sites, mouth, or nose
• redness of the skin
• sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
• sweating
• unusual tiredness or weakness

Some side effects of barium sulfate may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Constipation or diarrhea
• cramping