Bismuth subsalicylate

Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Rabin Bista, M.B.B.S. [2]

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## Overview

Bismuth subsalicylate is a OTC antacid that is FDA approved for the treatment of diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, upset stomach. Common adverse reactions include darkening of the stool and/or tongue.

## Adult Indications and Dosage

### FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

#### Indications

* relieves:

* diarrhea
* heartburn
* indigestion
* nausea
* upset stomach associated with these symptoms

#### DIRECTIONS

* chew or dissolve in mouth
* adults and children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed
* do not take more than 8 doses (16 tablets) in 24 hours
* children under 12 years: ask a doctor
* drink plenty of fluids to help prevent dehydration which may accompany diarrhea.
* Other information: each tablet contains:

* sodium less than 1 mg
* salicylate 102 mg
* calcium 140 mg
* very low sodium
* avoid excessive heat (over 104˚F or 40˚C)

* TAMPER EVIDENT: Do not use if individual compartments are torn or missing.

### Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

#### Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bismuth subsalicylate in adult patients.

#### Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Bismuth subsalicylate in adult patients.

## Pediatric Indications and Dosage

### FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

#### Directions

* children 12 years and over: 2 tablets every 1/2 to 1 hour as needed

### Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

#### Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Bismuth subsalicylate in pediatric patients.

#### Non–Guideline-Supported Use

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Bismuth subsalicylate in pediatric patients.

## Contraindications

There is limited information regarding Bismuth subsalicylate Contraindications in the drug label.

## Warnings

##### Reye's syndrome:

* Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. when using this product , if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness.

##### Allergy alert:

* Contains salicylate. Do not take if you are

* allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
* taking other salicylate products

* Do not use if you have

* bloody or black stools
* an ulcer
* a bleeding problem

* Ask a doctor before use if you have

* fever
* mucus in the stool

* Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you aretaking any drug for

* anticoagulation (thinning of the blood)
* diabetes
* gout
* arthritis

* When using this product

* a temporary, but harmless darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.

* Stop use and ask a doctor if

* symptoms get worse
* ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
* diarrhea lasts more than 2 days

* If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
* Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

## Adverse Reactions

### Clinical Trials Experience

darkening of the stool and/or tongue

### Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

## Drug Interactions

There is limited information regarding Bismuth subsalicylate Drug Interactions in the drug label.

## Use in Specific Populations

#### Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

* Pregnancy Category

Pregnancy Category (AUS):

* Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Bismuth subsalicylate in women who are pregnant.

#### Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Bismuth subsalicylate during labor and delivery.

#### Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate with respect to nursing mothers.

#### Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate with respect to pediatric patients.

#### Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate with respect to geriatric patients.

#### Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate with respect to specific gender populations.

#### Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate with respect to specific racial populations.

#### Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate in patients with renal impairment.

#### Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate in patients with hepatic impairment.

#### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Bismuth subsalicylate in women of reproductive potentials and males.

#### Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Bismuth subsalicylate in patients who are immunocompromised.

## Administration and Monitoring

#### Administration

* Oral

#### Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

## IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

## Overdosage

There is limited information regarding Overdose of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

## Pharmacology

Bismuth subsalicylate

Systematic (IUPAC) name
2-Hydroxy-2H,4H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxa-2-bismacyclohexan-4-one
Identifiers
CAS number | 14882-18-9
ATC code | none
PubChem | 16682734
DrugBank | DB01294
Chemical data
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Mol. mass | 362.093 g/mol
SMILES | eMolecules & PubChem
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability | ?
Metabolism | ?
Half life | ?
Excretion | ?
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat. |

Legal status |

OTC(US)

Routes | Oral

### Mechanism of Action

There is limited information regarding Bismuth subsalicylate Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

### Structure

#### ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH TABLET)=

* Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg

* (total salicylate 102 mg per tablet)

##### INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

* calcium carbonate, D and C red 27 aluminum lake, flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, pregelatinized starch, saccharin sodium.

### Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

### Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

### Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

## Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

## How Supplied

There is limited information regarding Bismuth subsalicylate How Supplied in the drug label.

### Storage

* avoid excessive heat (over 104˚F or 40˚C)

## Images

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## Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Bismuth subsalicylate in the drug label.

## Precautions with Alcohol

* Alcohol-Bismuth subsalicylate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

## Brand Names

* BISMATROL®[1]

## Look-Alike Drug Names

There is limited information regarding Bismuth subsalicylate Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

## Drug Shortage Status

## Price

## References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

1. ↑ "Bismuth subsalicylate".

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