Brand name: Readi-Cat-2
Readi-Cat-2 is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) barium. On this page you will find out more about Readi-Cat-2, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: barium
Information for medicine and pack size:
Readi-Cat-2 21 mg/mL oral liquid suspension, 1.9 L
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
For use in computed tomography to opacify the gastrointestinal tract.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | A low viscosity white coloured liquid. |
| Dosage Form | Oral Liquid, suspension |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
1.9L: Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
250mL: Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
450mL: Not scheduled. Not considered by committee
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Bottle |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 24 Months |
We were unable to verify that this medicine is available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme). Please consult your pharmacist if you need further information
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
Is this medication banned in sport?
Check if you can use your medicine whilst playing sport. Search the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) database that provides information about the prohibited status of specific medications and/or the active ingredient based on the current World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List.
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