Varibar Nectar Barium Sulfate Oral Suspension 40% is indicated for use in modified barium swallow examinations to evaluate the oral and pharyngeal function and morphology in adult and pediatric patients.

Varibar Necta Oral suspension: barium sulfate (40% w/v) supplied in a multiple dose HDPE plastic bottle as a suspension for oral administration. Each bottle contains 240 mL of suspension.

Recommended Dosing

• The recommended dose of Varibar Nectar administered orally by syringe, spoon, or cup:
  • Adults                                                                                    5 mL
  • Pediatric patients 6 months and older                         1-3 mL
  • Pediatric patients younger than 6 months of age    0.5-1 mL
    (This amount may be administered by an oral syringe or, alternatively, an infant bottle)
• During a single modified barium swallow examination, multiple doses of Varibar Nectar may be administered as appropriate to assess the patient during multiple swallows and different radiographic views.
• The maximum cumulative dose is 30 mL.
• Once opened, write the discard after date on the immediate container label. Discard any unused product after 21 days.