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General allergic reactions have also been reported following injections of parabens-containing formulations of lido-caine and hydrocortisone and after oral use of barium sulfate contrast suspension, haloperidol syrup, and an antitussive syrup, all of which contained parabens (44). 

Barium sulfate is a nearly ideal contrast agent for oral and rectal studies of the Cl tract. It produces a metal-like density gaiadiological studies, is readily available at low cost. and. xlwn used properly, has minimal patient morbidity and mor-alily. Many water-soluble barium compounds are quite iiric. but barium sulfate is an insoluble while power that is Imulaicd in water as a colloidal suspension. 

Barium sulfate preparations arc used to study the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum as part of an csophagram nr UGI series and are given orully. Most patients tlnd the taste of these dense mixtures ueeeptuble (they are usually given a strawberry or lemon flavor), but they dislike the heavy texture of the barium. Barium sulfate suspensions are also given orally to study the entire small bowel (SBFT) or rec-tally to examine the colon (BE) (Fig. 1.3-18). 

Two kinds of contrast media are available for oral and rectal administration iodinated, aqueous solutions and barium sulfate suspensions. Both substances are used alike, and no serious side effects have so far been reported when properly dosed. Nevertheless, iodinated solutions have some pharmacological and physical properties that make them superior to barium sulfate suspensions ... 

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