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Gastroenterologist prescribed bismuth subnitrate + calcium 50/50. dose is 'tip of a knife' 4/day for 1month, followed by probiotics for 1month.then repeated. dosage is vague, can i take too much bismuth this way? is there a safe upper limit in grams?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Bismuth subnitrate: The best I can do for you is to provide you with general information at: https://www.drugs.com/dosage/bismuth-subsalicylate.html

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/23/2020

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A member asked:

Gastroenterologist prescribed bismuth subnitrate + calcium 50/50. dose is 'tip of a knife' 4/day for 1month, followed by probiotics for 1month.then repeated. dosage is vague, can i take too much bismuth this way? is there a safe upper limit in grams?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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