User:Mr. Ibrahem/Bismuth subsalicylate

Bismuth subsalicylate, sold under the brand name Pepto-Bismol among others, is an medication used for diarrhea and heartburn. Its use for heartburn; however, is not generally recommended in the United Kingdom. It is also used along with other medications to treat Helicobacter pylori infection. It is taken by mouth either as a liquid or a tablet.

Common side effects include a black tongue or dark stool. Severe side effects may include Reye's syndrome and neurological problems. It should not be used in people who are allergic to aspirin and in large doses may result in salicylate poisoning. Use is the last third of pregnancy may harm the baby. It works by forming a protective coating inside the stomach.

Bismuth subsalicylate came into medical use in the 1910s. It is available as a generic medication and over the counter. While it is often described as an "antacid", it does not have antacid properties. In the United States 30 tabs of 262 mg costs about 11 USD.