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What is bismuth subsalicylate?
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪzməθ subsalicylate*/
bismuth subsalicylate
Definition
A bismuth salt of salicylic acid. Little absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, bismuth subsalicylate exerts a local effect on the gastric mucosa, coating it and protecting it from the corrosive effects of acid and pepsin. This agent also has local antimicrobial properties.