Readi-Cat 2 Barium Sulfate Oral Suspension

Readi-Cat 2 is a ready-to-drink barium sulfate oral suspension used as a radiographic contrast agent for CT scans of the abdomen and pelvis. Formulated as a low-concentration 2% w/v suspension, it coats and opacifies the gastrointestinal tract so radiologists can clearly distinguish bowel loops from surrounding organs and detect abnormalities that would otherwise blend into the surrounding tissue.

Patients and imaging staff choose Readi-Cat 2 because it arrives pre-mixed and requires no reconstitution — a real advantage in a busy imaging suite where preparation time and consistency matter. The smooth, uniform suspension is designed to pour easily and stay mixed, and it is typically consumed in staged volumes before the exam so contrast reaches the appropriate portion of the GI tract by scan time. Because concentration and timing follow radiology protocol, always administer according to your facility's or radiologist's instructions.

Palatability is a frequent question for anyone facing a scan. Standard Readi-Cat 2 is available in flavored options intended to make the required volume easier to finish, which improves compliance and reduces incomplete opacification caused by patients not drinking the full dose. For those who find the standard preparation harder to tolerate, the thicker, dessert-style texture of the Smoothie Readi-Cat 2 line offers an alternative mouthfeel while delivering the same 2% barium contrast.

Barium sulfate is not absorbed into the bloodstream and passes through the digestive tract, but it is not appropriate for every patient — including those with known bowel perforation, obstruction, or a history of barium sensitivity. Screening for these contraindications is part of standard imaging intake.

Order Readi-Cat 2 from Honest Medical to keep your CT imaging workflow stocked with a dependable, ready-to-use contrast agent trusted across hospital and outpatient radiology settings.