Cytobarium

Cytobarium, a contrast mixture consisting of 95% barium sulfate meeting all pharmacopeial requirements, and 5% dried colloid mucilage of tragacanth, carrageenan, agar-agar, or gelatin. A white powder, insoluble in water, without taste or odor; with water it forms a stable, uniform suspension that does not allow barium sulfate to settle for 20-30 minutes. Cytobarium has over ordinary barium sulfate for X-ray examination the advantage that its suspension remains stable for a longer time, the barium is distributed in a thinner layer on the gastric and intestinal mucosa, penetrating all folds and settling on ulcers and other defects. Successful cases of using Cytobarium for treating stomach ulcers have also been noted. By covering the base of the ulcer with a thin suspension, Cytobarium makes it possible to tolerate food intake without pain, and also protects the young cells of the healing ulcer. Dosage: as a contrast medium for X-ray examination of the stomach and intestines, orally 100-150 g per dose, for introduction into the rectum in the form of a suspension of varying consistency-200 g. For stomach ulcers, take two to three times a day one tablespoon of a paste of cytobarium and water (1:2).