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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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.
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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
Note that, according to Dr. Lee, Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) shouldn't be taken by those who are pregnant or allergic to aspirin.
—Kasandra Brabaw, Health.com, 28 Sep. 2021
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
Note that, according to Dr. Lee, Pepto Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) shouldn't be taken by those who are pregnant or allergic to aspirin.
—Kasandra Brabaw, Health.com, 28 Sep. 2021
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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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