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;
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