Bismuth Subsalicylate

Bismatol is indicated for- Upset stomach Indigestion Heartburn Nausea Diarrhea.

Antacid action : Bismuth Subsalicylate coats ulcer surface, protecting it from acid and pepsin. It stimulates mucus and bicarbonate secretion and also reacts with HCl, produces bismuth oxychloride and salicylic acid thus reduces HCl. Anti-diarrheal action : It stimulates absorption of water and electrolytes across the intestinal wall. In infectious diarrhea it binds with toxin produced by E.coli, disrupts cell, causing lysis of H.pylori and prevents adhesion of H.pylori in the cell wall of intestine. Anti-inflammatory action : When hydrolyzed to salicylic acid, it inhibits prostaglandin G/H synthase ½. Thus reduces inflammation and Coats the irritated tissue to retard the expulsion of fluid.

Adult (>16) : 30 ml in dosing cup provided or 6x5 ml spoonful Children (10-14 years) : 15 mL (3 teaspoons) Children (5-9 years) : 7.5 mL (1.5 teaspoons) Children (3-4 years) : 5 mL (1 teaspoon) Children under 3 years : Ask a doctor. Use in the elderly : No special precaution is needed. Patient is suffering from renal insufficiency : caution should be taken. Repeat dose every ½ to 1 hour if needed. Not more than 8 doses to be taken in 24 hours.

Black stool and black tongue is common with use of Bismatol. Bismatol should not be used if symptoms are severe or persist for more than 2 days. Do not exceed the recommended dose, shake the bottle before use. For oral use only.