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Is bismuth subsalicylate an antibiotic?should it be considered as an antibiotic to use every 6 to 12 hours regularly not betweenwhiles?
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Sort of.: It does have an antibacterial effect, but it is local (in the GI tract only) and important only in treating diarrhea or gastritis.
Answered 11/28/2017
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