Barium Sulfate Inactive Ingredients by Manufacturer

Wondering whether your Barium Sulfate has lactose, gluten, soy, a dye or gelatin in it?

  • Lactose
  • Gluten source
  • Soy
  • Dyes
  • Gelatin

Same medicine, different fillers. The coatings, colors and fillers differ from one company to the next. This page shows what each Barium Sulfate product's FDA label lists, so you can pick a version that leaves out what you avoid.

  1. 1Find your product
  2. 2See what its label lists
  3. 3Ask for it by its NDC
16FDA labels read
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Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Curated and coded by , clinical pharmacist Updated October 7, 2026 · how this page is built
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Answers from the FDA labels

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Answers are drawn from the FDA label data on this page and checked against it. They are not medical advice: confirm with your pharmacist before relying on them.

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  • Listed on the labelthe company names it.
  • Not listedthe label does not name it.
  • Source unclearthe label names a starch or maltodextrin without saying what plant it came from.
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Summary of all Barium Sulfate products

The checker above looks at one bottle. This is every current Barium Sulfate product at once: 16 FDA labels from 1 company.

Which Barium Sulfate Products List Lactose, a Gluten Source, Soy, Dyes or Gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Barium Sulfate product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Barium Sulfate product lists a wheat or gluten source.

    Of the 16 that do not list it, 4 list maltodextrin or starch without saying where it comes from, so for those the answer is "source unclear", not "no".

  3. SoyNo checked product

    No checked Barium Sulfate product lists soy.

  4. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Barium Sulfate product lists synthetic dyes.

  5. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Barium Sulfate product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Maltodextrin (source not stated) 4 of 16 Corn 2 of 16 Propylene glycol 1 of 16 PEG or polysorbate 10 of 16 Sorbitol or mannitol 11 of 16

4 products list starch without a stated source. Most pharmaceutical starch is corn, but the label does not say, so it is flagged on its own.

Details of all Barium Sulfate products

Every current Barium Sulfate product, grouped by strength and form. Open one to see each company's NDC, package sizes and full inactive-ingredient list.

Find a version without it

Every Current Barium Sulfate Product and What Its Label Lists

Fastest way: search by NDC. It is printed on your bottle's pharmacy label. If it is not, call your pharmacy: they have it on record.

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Barium Sulfate 20 mg/mL oral suspension 1 company, 5 products Sorbitol or mannitol 5
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0741-03 White liquid, blueberry flavor Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 12 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum

E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0742-03 Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 12 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum

E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0744-03 Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 10 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, water, xanthan gum

E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0746-03 Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 12 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum

E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0747-03 Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 12 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, benzoic acid, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, sorbitol, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum
Barium Sulfate 240 mg/mL oral suspension 1 company Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1 Sorbitol or mannitol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0146-06 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 16 ingredients

ACACIA, ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARRAGEENAN SODIUM, DIMETHICONE 1000, DIMETHICONE 350, METHYLCELLULOSE (400 MPA.S), POLYSORBATE 80, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SACCHARIN SODIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SORBITOL, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER, XANTHAN GUM
Barium Sulfate 400 mg/mL oral suspension 1 company, 4 products Corn-derived 2 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 4 Maltodextrin, source not stated 2
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0116-00 White liquid, apple flavor Same product, other package sizes: 32909-0116-55 (case of 12 bottles of 70 mL)Maltodextrin, source not stated Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 15 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, glycerin, maltodextrin, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum, xylitol

E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0121-07 Same product, other package sizes: 32909-0121-54 (case of 24 tubes of 30 mL)Corn-derived Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 15 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, glycerin, modified corn starch (1-octenyl succinic anhydride), polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum, xylitol

E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0122-07 Same product, other package sizes: 32909-0122-54 (case of 24 tubes of 30 mL)Corn-derived Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 15 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, glycerin, modified corn starch (1-octenyl succinic anhydride), polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum, xylitol

E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0814-53 Same product, other package sizes: 32909-0814-55 (case of 24 boxes of 3 bottles of 20 mL)Maltodextrin, source not stated Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 15 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM, dimethicone 1000, dimethicone 350, glycerin, maltodextrin, polysorbate 80, potassium sorbate, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sodium benzoate, trisodium citrate dihydrate, water, xanthan gum, xylitol
Barium Sulfate 0.6 g/mL oral suspension 1 company Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1 Sorbitol or mannitol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0187-02 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 13 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, DIMETHICONE 1000, DIMETHICONE 350, POLYSORBATE 80, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SACCHARIN SODIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, SORBITOL, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER, XANTHAN GUM
Barium Sulfate 0.81 g/g oral suspension 1 company Maltodextrin, source not stated 1 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1 Sorbitol or mannitol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0105-10 Maltodextrin, source not stated Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 10 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, dimethicone 1000, maltodextrin, polysorbate 80, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sorbitol, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xylitol
Barium Sulfate 960 mg/g oral suspension 1 company Propylene glycol 1 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1 Sorbitol or mannitol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0750-03 Propylene glycol Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 12 ingredients

anhydrous citric acid, carrageenan sodium, dimethicone 1000, pectin, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sorbitol, tragacanth, trisodium citrate dihydrate, xanthan gum
Barium Sulfate 980 mg/g oral suspension 1 company Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1 Sorbitol or mannitol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0764-01 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 10 ingredients

acacia, anhydrous citric acid, carrageenan sodium, dimethicone 1000, ethyl maltol, polysorbate 80, saccharin sodium, silicon dioxide, sorbitol, trisodium citrate dihydrate
Barium Sulfate 400 mg/mL ointment or gel topical cream 1 company Maltodextrin, source not stated 1 Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0125-22 White, vanilla flavor Same product, other package sizes: 32909-0125-54 (case of 24 tubes of 30 mL)Maltodextrin, source not stated Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate
Show 15 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, UNSPECIFIED FORM, DIMETHICONE 1000, DIMETHICONE 350, ETHYL VANILLIN, GLYCERIN, MALTODEXTRIN, POLYSORBATE 80, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SACCHARIN SODIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE, WATER, XANTHAN GUM, XYLITOL
Barium Sulfate 0.6 g/g ointment or gel topical cream 1 company Sorbitol or mannitol 1
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-Z-EM CanadaNDC 32909-0770-01 White, vanilla flavor Sorbitol or mannitol
Show 13 ingredients

ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SODIUM, DIMETHICONE 1000, DIMETHICONE 350, ETHYL VANILLIN, GLYCERIN, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SACCHARIN SODIUM, SILICON DIOXIDE, SORBITOL, TRISODIUM CITRATE DIHYDRATE, WATER
Barium Sulfate 700 mg tablet 1 company
CompanyListsInactive ingredients on the label
E-z-emNDC 10361-0778-31 No inactive-ingredient list on the labelNo list we could read

A product with none of these on its label may still contain them. The label shows only what the company listed, and it often does not say where a starch or a flavor comes from. Some companies here repackage or sell another company's product under their own name. Tap an NDC to open that product's page with its full label.

Barium Sulfate Products With Maltodextrin of Unstated Source

Maltodextrin, source not stated: usually made from corn in US products and processed so that gluten is removed, but this label does not name the source. 4 of 16 checked products list maltodextrin of unstated source; 12 do not.

Show which Barium Sulfate products list maltodextrin of unstated source and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Maltodextrin of Unstated Source

Lists Maltodextrin of Unstated Source

Barium Sulfate Without Corn-Derived Ingredients

Corn-derived: corn starch, maize or corn syrup; a concern with corn allergy. 2 of 16 checked products list corn-derived ingredients; 14 do not.

Show which Barium Sulfate products list corn-derived ingredients and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Corn-Derived Ingredients

Lists Corn-Derived Ingredients

Barium Sulfate Without Propylene Glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. 1 of 16 checked products list propylene glycol; 15 do not.

Show which Barium Sulfate products list propylene glycol and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Propylene Glycol

Lists Propylene Glycol

Barium Sulfate Without Polyethylene Glycol or Polysorbate

Polyethylene glycol or polysorbate: PEG, macrogol or polysorbate; a rare cause of allergic reactions. 10 of 16 checked products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate; 6 do not.

Show which Barium Sulfate products list polyethylene glycol or polysorbate and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Polyethylene Glycol or Polysorbate

Lists Polyethylene Glycol or Polysorbate

Barium Sulfate Without Sorbitol or Mannitol

Sorbitol or mannitol: sugar alcohols that can cause bloating or diarrhea in larger amounts. 11 of 16 checked products list sorbitol or mannitol; 5 do not.

Show which Barium Sulfate products list sorbitol or mannitol and which do not, by product and company

Does Not List Sorbitol or Mannitol

Lists Sorbitol or Mannitol

At the pharmacy counter

How to Get the Version You Want at the Pharmacy

  1. Pick the company whose list suits you and copy the NDC from the table. Many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one if you ask before the prescription is filled; some buy from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check.
  2. Treat "does not list" as exactly that. The label is what the manufacturer declared; a flavor or a starch may have an unstated source, and lines change. For celiac disease or a serious allergy, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written statement about the lot you have.
  3. Check the bottle each refill. A different company usually means a different shape, color and inactive-ingredient list; the pharmacist can tell you who made it, and the two-NDC comparison shows the difference line by line.
  4. If you need one company's version kept constant, ask your prescriber to write that company or the NDC on the prescription and tell the pharmacy you need it held. Rules vary by state and plan, so confirm with the pharmacist.
Ask Dr. Staiger which Barium Sulfate product suits you →

Common Questions About Barium Sulfate Inactive Ingredients

Is Barium Sulfate gluten-free?
This page cannot promise any Barium Sulfate product has no gluten; it reports what each label declares. Of the 16 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and 4 list starch or maltodextrin without a stated source (most pharmaceutical starch and maltodextrin come from corn, and maltodextrin is processed so that gluten is removed, but the label does not say, so this page calls that "source unclear" rather than yes or no). If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Barium Sulfate contain lactose?
No checked Barium Sulfate product lists lactose on its label. The lactose in a tablet or capsule is a small amount, but people with a milk allergy or a strong intolerance often prefer a version that does not list it.
Does Barium Sulfate contain soy?
No checked Barium Sulfate product lists a soy ingredient (soybean oil or soy lecithin) on its label. Soy lecithin is the usual form and the amount is small, but people with a soy allergy often prefer a version that does not list it.
Is there a dye-free Barium Sulfate?
No checked Barium Sulfate product lists a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant) on its label. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Barium Sulfate contain gelatin?
No checked Barium Sulfate product lists gelatin on its label. Gelatin is usually bovine or porcine and the label rarely says which; for kosher, halal or vegetarian needs, ask the manufacturer.
Why do the inactive ingredients differ between manufacturers?
A generic must match the brand's active ingredient, strength, dose form and how it is absorbed; its fillers, binders, coatings and colorants are the manufacturer's own choice. That is why one Barium Sulfate product can list lactose and a dye while another from a different company lists neither.
What can a label not tell me?
A label tells you every inactive ingredient the company names for that product. It cannot tell you where an unnamed flavor, starch or maltodextrin came from, whether traces come from shared equipment, or about a change made after our last read of the label (October 7, 2026). Your pharmacist can check with the manufacturer.
Who decides what counts as a gluten source, a dye or soy on this page?
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist, wrote and maintains the classification this page applies: which ingredient names count as a lactose, wheat or gluten, soy, synthetic dye or gelatin source, and which read as "source not stated" (bare starch or maltodextrin). The ingredient lists themselves are the manufacturers' own FDA labels, shown as filed; nothing is added to or removed from a label.
The NDC on my bottle ends differently from the one on this page. Is it the same product?
Usually, yes. An NDC has three parts: the company, the product (the medicine, strength and form) and, last, the package size. Two codes that share the first two parts are the same product in different pack sizes, and a label belongs to the product, so every pack size shares one inactive-ingredient list. Each product on this page lists every pack size the FDA directory holds for it, and the NDC search accepts any of them.
Can my pharmacy give me a specific manufacturer's version?
Often, if you ask before the prescription is filled: many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one. Some pharmacies buy a generic from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check. Give them the NDC from this page; the company name alone is often enough.
How current is this list?
We have read the FDA labels of 16 of the 17 current Barium Sulfate products on the market today, from 2 companies listing it with the FDA, and lined them up side by side. 1 label has no inactive-ingredient list we could read, so that product cannot be compared. The products are the ones in the FDA's current NDC directory as of October 7, 2026. The list is rebuilt every day, the FDA directory is re-imported every week, and each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA label as our label sync last read it, re-read when the FDA publishes a new version. Formulations change, so check the label on your own bottle and ask your pharmacist if a refill looks different.

Sources: the products are the finished Barium Sulfate products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 7, 2026; each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA Structured Product Label via DailyMed, as our label sync last read it. The concern groups are HelloPharmacist's classification of the names the label declares. Educational information only, not medical advice; confirm with your pharmacist before relying on a list. ← Back to the Barium Sulfate guide