E-Z-EM, Inc, Westbury, NY, offers Tagitol, a
tagging agent developed to improve visualization of the bowel
during virtual colonoscopy examinations. Tagitol, a radiopaque
contrast medium, works by marking any stool remaining in the colon
to distinguish it from surrounding tissue. A low-density suspension
of barium sulfate, the lemon-lime-flavored product comes in 250 ml
dose bottles for administration with meals prior to the procedure.
(516) 333-8230; www.ezem.com.