Bayer Health Care Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
Gastrografin Sol 100ml
Diatrizoate Meglumine + Diatrizoate Sodium
Inclusive of all taxes · Pack of 1 Solution
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How should I take this medication?
It may be drunk or given via tube or enema, depending on the test Dose and dilution are strictly controlled by hospital staff
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Product Summary:
Gastrografin contains Diatrizoate, a water-soluble contrast medium used mainly for X-ray and CT imaging of the gastrointestinal tract.
Who It's For:
Patients undergoing diagnostic imaging of the stomach, intestines, or suspected bowel obstruction or perforation.
Key Benefits:
Improves visibility of GI tract on imaging, helps detect blockages, leaks, perforations, and postoperative complications.
- Generic name
- Diatrizoate Meglumine + Diatrizoate Sodium
- Manufacturer
- Bayer Health Care Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd
- Form
- Solution
- Pack size
- Pack of 1 Solution
- Prescription
- Relaxed — may be requested
- MRP
- Rs.10,263
Uses
Primary Use:
Radiographic and CT contrast enhancement of the gastrointestinal tract.
Also Used For:
Evaluation of bowel obstruction, suspected perforation, post-surgical leaks, and swallowing or intestinal studies.
Who May Benefit:
Patients requiring urgent abdominal imaging where barium is unsafe (e.g., suspected perforation).
Warnings & interactions
Warnings:
Highly hyperosmolar → may cause dehydration, fluid shifts, low blood pressure, or electrolyte imbalance. Aspiration can be dangerous.
Avoid If:
Known iodine contrast allergy, severe dehydration, hyperthyroidism, or suspected tracheoesophageal fistula (oral use caution).
Interactions:
Metformin (risk of kidney-related complications if contrast affects renal function), diuretics, and other nephrotoxic drugs require caution.
Common side effects
NA, Nausea, vomiting
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