Bismuth Subcitrate Potassium

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A soluble, complex bismuth salt of citric acid used in combination with metronidazole and tetracycline to treat stomach ulcers caused by Helicobacter pylori infections.

**Synonyms:** - 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic Acid, 2-Hydroxy-, Bismuth(3+) Potassium Salt (2:1:5) - BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM - Bismuth Pentapotassium Dihydroxide Bis(2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-Tricarboxylate) Hydrate