Name Bismuth Subcitrate
Classes Gastrointestinal Agent
Antiulcerants
Diseases Dysentry
E. coli Infection
Gastrointestinal Disease
H. pylori Infection
Ulcer

Bismuth Subcitrate

Bismuth Subcitrate is a gastroprotective agent that belongs to the class of antacids. It works by forming a protective layer on the stomach's lining, thereby preventing damage caused by stomach acid.

 

Bismuth Subcitrate is used for the treatment of various gastrointestinal conditions, including:

  • Peptic ulcers
  • Gastritis
  • Dyspepsia
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

 

The dosage of Bismuth Subcitrate varies depending on the patient's age, weight, and the severity of the condition being treated. The recommended dose is:

  • Adults: 120 mg to 240 mg, taken four times daily, 30 minutes before meals and at bedtime.
  • Children: The safety and efficacy of Bismuth Subcitrate in children have not been established.

 

Adverse reactions (sort by most common to least common and provide as bullet points): The following adverse reactions have been reported with the use of Bismuth Subcitrate:

  • Constipation
  • Blackening of the tongue and stool
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache

 

Before taking Bismuth Subcitrate, patients should consider the following warnings and precautions:

  • Do not take Bismuth Subcitrate if allergic to bismuth or any other ingredient in the medication.
  • Bismuth Subcitrate should not be used in patients with kidney disease, as it can cause accumulation of bismuth.
  • Bismuth Subcitrate can interfere with the absorption of certain medications, such as tetracyclines and quinolones.
  • Patients should inform their healthcare provider of any other medications they are taking before starting Bismuth Subcitrate.
  • Bismuth Subcitrate can cause the tongue and stool to turn black, which is a harmless but temporary effect.
  • Patients should not take Bismuth Subcitrate for more than two weeks without consulting a healthcare provider.

 

Contraindication

Bismuth Subcitrate is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy to bismuth or any other component of the medication.