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I am to have omnipaque 350 x2 (one two hours prior, and one an hour prior to the scan with iv dye. will this cause diarrhea? otherwise healthy

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Sometimes : Omnipaque is frequently used as a oral contrast agent for CTs. Some patients do report a cathartic effect with loose stools afterwards but frank diarrhea is not expected.

Answered 1/28/2016

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A member asked:

I am to have omnipaque 350 x2 (one two hours prior, and one an hour prior to the scan with iv dye. will this cause diarrhea? otherwise healthy

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Dr. Douglas Bourgon answered

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