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Bismuth subsalicylate

Bismuth subsalicylate

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Bismuth subsalicylate is an anticholinergic agent which is a kind of anti-Parkinson's drug (brain and nerve drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Anti diarrheal drug

Brands

Pepto bismol • Biskapect • Denol

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Black tarry stools

Treats

Stomach flu (viral gastroenteritis)
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