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Gastrografin overview
BRAND NAMES:
Gastrografin, MD-Gastroview, Gastrografin, MD-Gastroview
Generic Names:
Gastrografin
Uses:
Makes parts of your body show up better during an imaging test, such as an X-ray or CT scan., Used to help view images of the body.
Therapeutic Classes:
Radiological Ionic Contrast Media, Radiological Ionic Contrast Media
Forms:
Capsule, Solution, Tablet, Powder for Suspension, Powder for Solution, Liquid
How it’s taken:
By mouth, By mouth
What is Gastrografin used for?
What form(s) does Gastrografin come in
Capsule
Solution
Tablet
Powder for Suspension
Powder for Solution
Liquid
What are common Gastrografin doses?
Bottle 30ML of 66-10%
Bottle 120ML of 66-10%
How to take Gastrografin
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. You will receive this medicine before your X-ray or CT scan.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. You will receive this medicine before your X-ray or CT scan.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you when it should be given to you.
You will be given this medicine before your imaging test is preformed.
You will be given this medicine before your imaging test is preformed.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you when it should be given to you.
What to do if you miss a dose of Gastrografin
Gastrografin contraindications
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to diatrizoate.
You should not be given this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients. If you are not sure what the ingredients are, ask your doctor or healthcare provider.
Gastrografin warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, thyroid problems, esophagus problems, hay fever, a food or drug allergy, or an allergy to iodine.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have severe liver disease or severe kidney disease. Make sure your doctor knows if you have problems with your esophagus, or if you have thyroid problems.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Gastrografin interactions
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have severe liver disease or severe kidney disease. Make sure your doctor knows if you have problems with your esophagus, or if you have thyroid problems.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, thyroid problems, esophagus problems, hay fever, a food or drug allergy, or an allergy to iodine.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Gastrografin side effects
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Very fast or uneven heartbeat.
Headache.
Heart burn.
Itchy skin, rash, or hives.
Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
Fast or uneven heartbeat
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach cramps
Mild dizziness.
Heart burn.
Headache.
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain.
Itchy skin, rash, or hives.
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