Bismuth subsalicylate

Bismuth subsalicylate
Clinical data
Trade namesPepto-Bismol, BisBacter
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MedlinePlusa607040
Routes of
administration		Oral
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Identifiers
  • 2-Hydroxy-2H,4H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxa-2-bismacyclohexan-4-one
    Simplified molecular structure of bismuth subsalicylate. The material is layered and each layer consists of a bismuth-oxo-rod decorated with salicylic acid molecules that join the rods, giving a layered material.
    Simplified molecular structure of bismuth subsalicylate.
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC7H5BiO4
Molar mass362.093 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
  • O[Bi]1OC(=O)C2CCCCC2O1
  • InChI=1S/C7H6O3.Bi.H2O/c8-6-4-2-1-3-5(6)7(9)10;;/h1-4,8H,(H,9,10);;1H2/q;+3;/p-3 checkY
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Bismuth subsalicylate, sold generically as pink bismuth and under brand names including Pepto-Bismol, Pepti-Calm and BisBacter, is a medication used to treat temporary discomfort of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. This includes an upset stomach, heartburn or other similar symptoms.

Bismuth subsalicylate has the empirical chemical formula C7H5BiO4,[1] and is a colloidal substance obtained by hydrolysis of bismuth salicylate (Bi(C6H4(OH)CO2)3).

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 1299