BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE

PRESCRIBER HIGHLIGHTS 

• Used to treat diarrhea and as a component of “triple therapy” for treating Helicobacter GI infections
• High doses may cause salicylism, use w/caution in cats
• Constipation/impactions may occur
• Refrigeration may improve palatability

Pharmacology

Bismuth subsalicylate is thought to posses protectant, anti-endotoxic and weak antibacterial properties. It is believed that the parent compound is cleaved in the small intestine i