bismuth subsalicylate

Definition / meaning of bismuth subsalicylate

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.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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