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OTC
BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
525 mg/30mL, Liquid
INN: BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE
Data updated: 2026-04-25
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Form
LIQUID
Dosage
525 mg/30mL
Route
ORAL
Storage
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About This Product
Manufacturer
Walgreens
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Source
OPENFDA_NDC
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UK:P (Pharmacy medicines)US:OTC
2-Hydroxy-2H,4H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxa-2-bismacyclohexan-4-oneSimplified molecular structure of bismuth subsalicylate.
14882-18-9Y
16682734
DB01294Y
17215772Y
62TEY51RR1
D00728N
CHEBI:261649Y
ChEMBL1120Y
DTXSID6024622
Interactive image
O[Bi]1OC(=O)C2CCCCC2O1
InChI=1S/C7H6O3.Bi.H2O/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10;;/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10);;1H2/q;+3;/p-3YKey:ZREIPSZUJIFJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-KY
Bismuthsubsalicylate, sold generically aspink bismuthand under brand names includingPepto-Bismol,Pepti-Calm, andBisBacter, is a medication used to treat temporary discomfort of thestomachandgastrointestinal tract. This includes anupset stomach,heartburn, or other similar symptoms.
Bismuth subsalicylate has the empirical chemical formula C7H5BiO4and is obtained by reactingbismuth(III) oxide(Bi2O3) andsalicylic acid(HOC6H4COOH). Most liquid formulations of bismuth subsalicylate aresuspensionsand therefore must be shaken before use.
