Bismuth subsalicylate
- Generic Name
- Bismuth subsalicylate
- Brand Names
- Diphen, Kaopectate Reformulated Aug 2006, Kola-pectin, Pepto-bismol, Percy Medicine
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C7H5BiO4
- CAS Number
- 14882-18-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 62TEY51RR1
- Background
Bismuth subsalicylate is an antacid and anti-diarrheal agent. Exhibiting antibacterial and gastroprotective properties, bismuth subsalicylate is an insoluble salt of salicylic acid linked to trivalent bismuth cation. Each molecule of bismuth subsalicylate contains 58% bismuth and 42% salicylate by weight. Bismuth subsalicylate has been around for over 100 ye...
- Indication
Bismuth subsalicylate is indicated to temporarily relieve diarrhea, travelers' diarrhea, and upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink, including heartburn, indigestion, nausea, gas, belching, and fullness.
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- Associated Conditions
- Diarrhea, Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Heartburn, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Nausea, Traveler's Diarrhea, Upset stomach, Belching, Gastrointestinal fullness
- Associated Therapies
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