E-Z-Paque (barium sulfate) 0.6 g

SUSPENSIONORALE-Z-EM Canada IncNDC: 32909-186Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

Barium Sulfate — 0.6 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 3 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

⚠️ Yes — CMC

Thickener/Stabilizer

Saccharin Sodium

⚠️ Yes — Saccharin

Sweetener

Sodium Benzoate

⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

Anhydrous Citric Acid

pH Adjuster/Buffer

Dimethicone 100

Dimethicone 350

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

Silicon Dioxide

Glidant

Sorbitol

Sweetener/Humectant

Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate

Buffer

Xanthan Gum

Thickener/Stabilizer

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium	Thickener/Stabilizer	⚠️ Yes — CMC	A cellulose derivative used as a thickener. Rare CMC reactions reported in medical literature.
Saccharin Sodium	Sweetener	⚠️ Yes — Saccharin	An artificial sweetener. Rare sensitivities reported, including skin reactions.
Sodium Benzoate	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Sodium Benzoate	A food preservative. Can cause urticaria and exacerbate asthma in sensitive individuals.
Anhydrous Citric Acid	pH Adjuster/Buffer	No	Water-free citric acid used to adjust pH and enhance drug stability. Typically derived from fermentation of corn sugar.
Dimethicone 100	—	No	—
Dimethicone 350	—	No	—
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Polysorbate 80	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant used to dissolve and stabilize ingredients that do not mix well with water. Derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. Rare hypersensitivity reactions reported.
Potassium Sorbate	Preservative	No	A potassium salt of sorbic acid used to inhibit mold and yeast growth in pharmaceutical formulations.
Silicon Dioxide	Glidant	No	A mineral (silica) used to improve powder flow during tablet manufacturing. Also called colloidal silicon dioxide.
Sorbitol	Sweetener/Humectant	No	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and humectant. Can cause gastrointestinal symptoms (bloating, diarrhea) in sensitive individuals or at high doses. Relevant for those following a low-FODMAP diet.
Trisodium Citrate Dihydrate	Buffer	No	Sodium citrate. Used as a buffering agent to maintain pH stability in liquid and injectable formulations.
Xanthan Gum	Thickener/Stabilizer	No	A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation, used to thicken and stabilize liquid and semi-solid formulations. Derived from corn sugar fermentation — may be relevant for corn-sensitive individuals.