Bismuth subsalicylate

Bismuth subsalicylate
Clinical data
Trade namesPepto-Bismol, BisBacter, others
Other namesPink bismuth
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MedlinePlusa607040
Routes of
administration
Oral
ATC code
  • none
Legal status
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Identifiers
  • 2-Hydroxy-2H,4H-benzo[d]1,3-dioxa-2-bismacyclohexan-4-one
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ECHA InfoCard100.035.397
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 Y
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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, and is a colloidal substance obtained by hydrolysis of bismuth salicylate (Bi(C6H4(OH)CO2)3).