Bismuth Subsalicylate

Bismuth Subsalicylate

Definition

A bismuth salt of salicylic acid. Little absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, bismuth subsalicylate exerts a local effect on the gastric mucosa, coating it and protecting it from the corrosive effects of acid and pepsin. This agent also has local antimicrobial properties. (NCI04)

Also known as BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE, Pepto Bismol, Pepto-Bismol — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Diarrheal disease may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Dyspepsia may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Escherichia coli infection may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Helicobacter pylori infectious disease may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Shigellosis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Stomach disorder may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Viral infectious disease may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)