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bismuth subsalicylate

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More on Bismuth Definition: A metallic element that has the atomic symbol Bi, atomic number 83 and atomic weight 208.98.  Bi-209; Bi-199-208, 210-215   
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
bismuth subsalicylate [ Escaned brand of bismuth subsalicylate,Helidac,Kaopectate,Pepto-bismol,Procter & Gamble brand of bismuth subsalicylate,Prometheus brand of bismuth subsalicylate,Trigastronol,subsalicylate bismuth ]
  bismuth subsalicylate is the active ingredient of Pepto-Bismol and in Kaopectate; used to treat nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea and other temporary discomforts of the stomach; 		14882-18-9   *Bismuth *Organometallic Compounds *Salicylates Helicobacter Infections
Pharma Action Antidiarrheals 		Can J Comp Med 42(3):260;1978; J Infect Dis 136(5):693;1977; JAMA 1980;243(3):237; JAMA 1980;243(3):260; JAMA 240(19):2036;1978; Pharm Res Comm 10(1):13;1978 HELIDAC

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