bismuth subsalicylate
noun
bismuth sub·sa·lic·y·late
-ˌsəb-sə-ˈli-sə-ˌlāt 
: a drug C7H5BiO4 taken orally to relieve diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion
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For Diarrhea For managing diarrhea, OTC anti-diarrheal options include Imodium A-D (loperamide), which slows down gut movement, and bismuth subsalicylate products (Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate), which helps reduce intestinal inflammation.
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Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Adults can take over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications such as bismuth subsalicylate (brand names Kaopectate and Pepto-Bismol) or loperamide (brand name Imodium) to manage diarrhea symptoms.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
If your symptoms are mild and intermittent, opt for an over-the-counter that neutralizes the acid with with bismuth subsalicylate, calcium carbonate, or magnesium hydroxide.
—Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 28 July 2022
Try Medications Over-the-counter medications (OTC), including Imodium (loperamide) and Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate), may help alleviate diarrhea.
—Maxine Lipner, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
In contrast, bismuth subsalicylate balances fluid movement in your intestines and reduces inflammation.7
Of note: Do not take anti-diarrheal medications if bacteria or parasites cause your diarrhea.8 Your body must eliminate the germs, and anti-diarrheal medications may worsen symptoms.
—Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 22 July 2023
Iron is common, and there are a handful of others, but the most common is the over-the-counter medicine Pepto-Bismol, or any other brand of bismuth subsalicylate.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Feb. 2023
Look for medicine that has bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) for diarrhea, upset stomach, and acid reflux.
—Lindsay Lee Wallace, SELF, 6 Feb. 2023
Instead of antibiotics, Blanton counsels people who want to be proactive to try taking daily Pepto-Bismol, which contains bismuth subsalicylate and can be up to 65 percent effective in preventing traveler’s diarrhea.
—Washington Post, 5 May 2022
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Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Adults can take over-the-counter antidiarrheal medications such as bismuth subsalicylate (brand names Kaopectate and Pepto-Bismol) or loperamide (brand name Imodium) to manage diarrhea symptoms.
—Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, CNN, 5 Feb. 2024
If your symptoms are mild and intermittent, opt for an over-the-counter that neutralizes the acid with with bismuth subsalicylate, calcium carbonate, or magnesium hydroxide.
—Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 28 July 2022
Try Medications Over-the-counter medications (OTC), including Imodium (loperamide) and Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate), may help alleviate diarrhea.
—Maxine Lipner, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
In contrast, bismuth subsalicylate balances fluid movement in your intestines and reduces inflammation.7
Of note: Do not take anti-diarrheal medications if bacteria or parasites cause your diarrhea.8 Your body must eliminate the germs, and anti-diarrheal medications may worsen symptoms.
—Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 22 July 2023
Iron is common, and there are a handful of others, but the most common is the over-the-counter medicine Pepto-Bismol, or any other brand of bismuth subsalicylate.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 14 Feb. 2023
Look for medicine that has bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) for diarrhea, upset stomach, and acid reflux.
—Lindsay Lee Wallace, SELF, 6 Feb. 2023
Instead of antibiotics, Blanton counsels people who want to be proactive to try taking daily Pepto-Bismol, which contains bismuth subsalicylate and can be up to 65 percent effective in preventing traveler’s diarrhea.
—Washington Post, 5 May 2022
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bismuth subsalicylate
noun
bismuth sub·sa·lic·y·late
-ˌsəb-sə-ˈlis-ə-ˌlāt
: an antidiarrheal drug C7H5BiO4 also used to relieve heartburn, indigestion, and nausea see pepto-bismol
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