Bismuth subsalicylate is the active ingredient in the popular medication Pepto-Bismol that is used to treat diarrhea and other temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract.

It displays antiinflammatory action (due to salicylate) and also acts as an antacid and mild antibiotic.

See also

• bismuth
• salicylate

External links

• Drug information page at the National Institutes of Health
• Pepto-Bismol homepage