• Dangers and common side effects
• Dangers and serious side effects

What is bismuth subcitrate medicine?

This drug is a type of bismuth salt that the doctor prescribes along with some antibiotics such as metronidazole and proton pump inhibitors such as omeprazole.

This pill is considered a combined drug that helps to treat ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori by destroying or preventing the growth of bacteria. In fact, it can be said that bismuth subcitrate neutralizes stomach acid to a large extent and has a direct anti-Helicobacter effect. Also, it stimulates prostaglandin in the stomach and duodenal wall.

Pharmaceutical form of bismuth subcitrate

This drug is marketed as coated tablets with a dose of 120 mg....in fact, we should say bismuth subcitrate 40 means the number of tablets in the drug package.

What is bismuth subcitrate 120 tablets for?

This pill is an antacid medicine that protects the lining of the stomach.. so it is prescribed to treat some digestive problems.... Among the most important benefits of taking this drug, the following can be mentioned:

• One of the most important uses of bismuth subcitrate medicine is for diarrhea.... This medicine helps to improve diarrhea caused by poisoning, especially when traveling.
• Bismuth subcitrate tablets are used for gastritis when a person has symptoms of stomach inflammation.. These symptoms, which are caused by stomach infection, lead to stomach ulcers if left untreated.
• Bismuth subcitrate 120 mg tablets are usually prescribed along with mesalazine tablets to relieve bloating caused by irritable bowel syndrome.
• This drug is effective for the treatment of stomach infection caused by Helicobacter pylori.

How to take bismuth subcitrate 120 mg tablets

The dosage of this medicine is determined by the doctor based on the age, weight and severity of the symptoms... Bismuth subcitrate tablets are not approved for children under 12 years of age, and the dosage for adults can be different based on the specific conditions of each patient...

Points that you should pay attention to when taking this medicine are:

• Be sure to take this medicine according to the doctor's prescription.
• Avoid overdose of bismuth subcitrate alone.
• Do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the time between drug doses.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water and avoid crushing or chewing it.
• Be sure to drink this pill with plenty of liquid to avoid irritation or ulcers in the esophagus.
• Take the medicine completely until the end of the treatment period, even if you notice that the symptoms of the disease have improved after taking the first few doses, avoid stopping it arbitrarily.

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Bismuth subcitrate dose amount

The dosage and method of using bismuth subcitrate is different in different patients.... Normally, the dosage of this drug is as follows:

• For the treatment of stomach ulcers in adults: 240 mg of the drug, 2 times a day or 120 mg of the drug, four times a day for four weeks.
• To treat Helicobacter pylori infection in adults: 120 mg of the drug is prescribed four times a day for 2 weeks along with other drugs..

Consumption of bismuth subcitrate tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding

This drug is prohibited during pregnancy.. because its use can have adverse effects on the fetus.. It is also not recommended to use bismuth subcitrate during breastfeeding.. Doctors believe that the ingredients of this pill are easily transferred to the baby through breast milk and will cause side effects.

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The best time to take bismuth subcitrate tablets

This medicine is usually taken in two ways based on the patient's conditions and the severity of the symptoms... the doctor may prescribe this medicine twice a day... so that 2 pills are taken half an hour before breakfast and another 2 pills half an hour after dinner...

Alternatively, 2 bismuth subcitrate tablets are taken after meals. In fact, in the second method of taking bismuth subcitrate, the doctor recommends taking one tablet half an hour before each meal and another 2 tablets 2 hours after dinner.

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Precautions and contraindications

This medicine is not recommended in the presence of the following conditions or diseases:

• History of sensitivity or allergic reaction to bismuth compounds
• Children under 12 years old
Kidney disease
• Simultaneous use of methoxyflurane drug
• Use of disulfiram medicine in the last 2 weeks
Hemophilia disease
• Influenza or chicken pox
• Use of contraceptive pills

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Side effects of bismuth subcitrate tablets

The body usually tolerates this medicine well.... However, like any other medicine, bismuth subcitrate tablets may come with common side effects.. Also, if you take the medicine more than recommended by the doctor, it may cause serious side effects.

Common risks and side effects

• Change language color to brown or black
• Constipation
• Changing stool color to black or dark green
• Feeling the taste of metal in the mouth
• Nausea
• Change in tooth color
• Sensitivity to light

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Dangers and serious side effects

If you notice any of the following symptoms, stop taking the medicine and tell your doctor immediately:

• dizziness
• Loss of balance and lack of coordination of body parts
• Confusion and difficulty speaking
• Allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat
• Severe headache
• Blurred vision
• vomiting
• Change in vision
• Fever and swollen lymph nodes
Abnormal discharge from the vagina
• Itching and unpleasant smell of vagina
• Creation of blisters and redness on the skin
• Severe diarrhea
• Seizures
• Stomach heaviness and heartburn

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Bismuth subcitrate interacts with what drugs?

The simultaneous use of this drug may interfere with some other drugs, in which case the effectiveness of the drugs may decrease or cause serious side effects.. Drugs that may interact with bismuth subcitrate include:

• Antiacids
Cisapride
• Disulfiram
• Inside
• Busulfan
Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Cimetidine
Acitretin
• estrogen or progesterone hormones
• ask
• Thioridazine
Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Medications related to heart rhythm
• Lithium
• Imipramine
Isotretinoin
• Itraconazole
• Levofloxacin
Levonorgestrel Ketoconazole Supplements containing aluminum, calcium, iron, magnesium or zinc

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Consumption of bismuth subcitrate tablets during pregnancy and breastfeeding

This drug is prohibited during pregnancy.. because its use can have adverse effects on the fetus.. It is also not recommended to use bismuth subcitrate during breastfeeding.. Doctors believe that the ingredients of this pill are easily transferred to the baby through breast milk and will cause side effects.

Guide to see a doctor

You can visit the website of GCORP LLC and consult with the best specialist doctors including gastroenterologist online to make sure this medicine is effective and safe.. Also, GCORP LLC allows you to make an appointment with the gastroenterologist of your choice through online appointment system.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources: medscape | mayoclinic