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barium sulfate is a radiopaque agent, radiopaque agents, help diagnose certain medical problems, radiopaque agents are opaque to, block, x-rays, the areas, the body in which they are localized will appear white on the x-ray film, this creates the needed distinction, contrast, between one organ and other tissues, the contrast will help the doctor see any special conditions that may exist in that organ, part, the body, barium sulfate is taken by mouth, given rectally by enema, taken by mouth, it makes the esophagus, the stomach, /or the small intestine opaque to the x-rays so that they can be "photographed", given by enema, the colon and/or the small intestine can be seen and photographed by x-rays, barium sulfate will be different for different patients and depends on the type, test, the strength, the suspension and tablet is determined by how much barium they contain, different tests will require a different strength and amount, suspension, some may require the tablet form, depending on the age, the patient, the contrast needed, the x-ray equipment used, barium sulfate is, used only by, under the direct supervision, a doctor, before using this medicine in deciding to use a diagnostic test, any risks, the test, weighed against the good it will do, test results, affected by other things, for barium sulfate, allergic reaction to barium sulfate, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, x-rays, the abdomen are usually not recommended during pregnancy, this is to avoid exposing the fetus to radiation, discuss this with a physician, when breast-feeding (Encyc), barium sulfate does not pass into the breast milk, has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies, children although, barium sulfate in children with use in other age groups, this agent is not expected to cause different side effects, problems in children, in adults, this contrast agent has been used in older people and has not been shown to cause different side effects, problems in them, in younger adults, other medical problems, barium sulfate, any other medical problems, asthma, hay fever, other allergies, a history, conditions, the risk, having a reaction, an allergic reaction to the additives, barium sulfate preparation, is greater, cystic fibrosis (Encyc), the risk, blockage, small bowel is greater, dehydration, barium sulfate, severe constipation, intestinal blockage, perforation, barium sulfate may make this condition worse preparation, test a physician, special instructions for you in preparation for my test, not received such instructions, do not understand them, check with a physician in advance, for some tests a physician may tell you not to eat after 8 the evening before the test, allowed to drink small amounts, clear liquids until midnight, check first with a physician, for other tests you may need to eat meals free, fiber and bulk the day before the test, may also need to use a laxative, precautions, know the side effects, make sure to drink plenty, liquids after the test, otherwise, barium sulfate, severe constipation, side effects, along with its needed effects, a radiopaque agent, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, check with a physician immediately, side effects occur, bloating, constipation, severe, continuing, cramping, severe, nausea, vomiting, stomach, lower abdominal pain (Encyc), tightness in chest, troubled breathing, wheezing, side effects may go away, body adjusts to this agent, side effects continue, bothersome, constipation, diarrhea, cramping, other side effects, category diagnostic aid, radiopaque, gastrointestinal disorders