Bismuth Subsalicylate

**Semantic type:** Inorganic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**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. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE - Bismuth subsalicylate - Pepto Bismol - Pepto-Bismol