Gastrografin (meglumine amidotrizoate sodium amidotrizoate): Reviews and patient testimonials

Gastrografin

This medicinal product is for diagnostic use by oral or rectal administration only.

Gastrografin is a contrast medium for the radiological examination of the gastrointestinal tract (also in combination with barium sulphate).

Gastrografin may be of particular value in the following instances:

1. Suspected partial or complete stenosis.

2. Acute haemorrhage.

3. Threatening perforation (peptic ulcer, diverticulum).

4. Other acute conditions which are likely to require surgery.

5. After resection of the stomach or intestine (danger of perforation or leak).

6. Megacolon.

7. Visualisation of a foreign body or tumour before endoscopy.

8. Visualisation of a gastrointestinal fistula.

9. Before Endoscopy

Further indications:

• Early diagnosis of a radiologically undetectable perforation or anastomotic defect in the oesophagus.

• The treatment of uncomplicated meconium ileus.

• Computerised tomography in the abdominal region.

Molecule: meglumine amidotrizoate, sodium amidotrizoate