[Inter-individual testing of water-soluble oral contrast media with reference to their diagnostic value, side effects and taste].

Three groups of patients (n = 55, 53 and 54) were examined with the x-ray contrast media Gastrografin, Peritrast-Oral GI, and Telebrix Gastro and Telebrix Gastroo assess the diagnostic ranking, side effects and taste of water-soluble oral contrast media. No significant differences were seen in respect of diagnostic ranking and side effects. Side effects were exclusively abdominal symptoms; there was no difference with regard to laxative action. Telebrix Gastroas accepted significantly better in respect of taste than Gastrografin and Peritrast-Oral GI.