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Readi-Cat-2 TM
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Active ingredients: barium
Brand name
(ARTG)
: READI-CAT 2 barium sulfate 20.9mg/mL oral suspension bottle (reformulation)What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
For use in computed tomography to opacify the gastrointestinal tract.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Oral Liquid, suspension
- Oral
- A low viscosity white coloured liquid.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
We are unable to tell you if you need a prescription for these medicines. You can ask your pharmacist. This medicine is
- 1.9L pack
- 250mL pack
- 450mL pack
Reporting side effects
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