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LIQUID E-Z-PAQUE (NDA-208143)

(BARIUM SULFATE)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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03/01/2017 (SUPPL-2)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

4 Contraindications

LIQUID E-Z PAQUE replaces READI-CAT or READI-CAT SMOOTHIES

5 Warnings and Precautions

LIQUID E-Z PAQUE replaces READI-CAT or READI-CAT SMOOTHIES throughout

5.6 Risk with Hereditary Fructose Intolerance

Additions and/or revisions underlined:

Liquid E-Z-PAQUE contains sorbitol which may cause severe symptoms if ingested by patients with hereditary fructose intolerance. Severe symptoms may include the following: vomiting …

8 Use in Specific Populations

LIQUID E-Z PAQUE replaces READI-CAT or READI-CAT SMOOTHIES throughout

8.4 Pediatric Use

The efficacy of Liquid E-Z-PAQUE in pediatric patients from birth to less than 17 years of  age is based on successful opacification of the  esophagus, stomach, and small bowel during single contrast radiographic procedures. Safety and dosing recommendations in pediatric patients are based on clinical experience.