HYPAQUE SODIUM 20% vs VARIBAR THIN LIQUID

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. HYPAQUE SODIUM 20% and VARIBAR THIN LIQUID are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	HYPAQUE SODIUM 20%	VARIBAR THIN LIQUID
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	—	—
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	DIATRIZOATE SODIUM	BARIUM SULFATE
Manufacturer	Ge Healthcare	Bracco
Dosage forms	Solution	Powder
Drug class	Radiographic Contrast Agent	Radiographic Contrast Agent
Boxed warning	None	None

hypaque sodium 20%varibar thin liquid

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

—

Type

Active ingredient

DIATRIZOATE SODIUM

BARIUM SULFATE

Manufacturer

Ge Healthcare

Bracco

Dosage forms

Solution

Powder

Drug class

Radiographic Contrast Agent

Boxed warning

None

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Hypaque Sodium 20% and Varibar Thin Liquid?

Hypaque Sodium 20% contains Diatrizoate Sodium, while Varibar Thin Liquid contains Barium Sulfate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.