BIZ-muth sub-sa-LIS-i-late 
Therapeutic Classification: antidiarrheals, antiulcer agents
Pharmacologic Classification: adsorbents
Unlabeled Use:
Absorption: Bismuth is not absorbed; salicylate split from parent compound is >90% absorbed from the small intestine. Salicylate is highly bound to albumin.
Distribution: Salicylate crosses the placenta and enters breast milk.
Metabolism/Excretion: Bismuth is excreted unchanged in the feces. Salicylate undergoes extensive hepatic metabolism.
Half-life: Salicylate — 2–3 hr for low doses; 15–30 hr with larger doses.
Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
Drug-Drug:
(Generic available)
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