Bismuth

Mechanism-of-action class: Acid-Base Activity.

• Uses: See symptoms on front panel.

Adults and children: At the onset of symptoms, dissolve 5 pellets under the tongue 3 times a day until symptoms are relieved or as directed by a doctor.

• Sep 28, 2006NDANDA050786Labs Juvise
• Mar 6, 2023ANDAANDA205770Ph Health
• Jul 3, 2023ANDAANDA217511Ingenus Pharms Llc

Recent PubMed references pinned to Bismuth as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

• Boosting CO(2) photoreduction with Ta doped Bi(4)NbO(8)Cl via polarization induced charge separation.
  Journal of environmental sciences (China) · 2026 · Dian R, Li M, Li Z, et al.
  PMID 42217899DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2025.07.026
• Mechanistic insights into Fe-BiOBr for enhanced catalytic activation of peroxymonosulfate.
  Journal of environmental sciences (China) · 2026 · Chen H, Zhou H, Han C, et al.
  PMID 42217892DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2025.08.046
• N-doped graphene quantum dots decorated NaBiO(3)/BiOBr p-n heterojunction photocatalyst for enhanced visible light degradation of phenol.
  Journal of environmental sciences (China) · 2026 · Deng J, Zhong M, Chen L, et al.
  PMID 42217884DOI 10.1016/j.jes.2025.08.048
• Self-supporting BiVO(4)@UiO-66-CdS QD hierarchical scaffold-based heterojunction band alignment for synergistic gain optoelectronic organic transistor sensing.
  Biosensors & bioelectronics · 2026 · Xie J, Li Y, Liu S, et al.
  PMID 42184677DOI 10.1016/j.bios.2026.118849
• Oxygen Vacancy-Engineered Hierarchical BiNPs@h-BiOBr Composites Synergized with an MB-Assisted Enzymatic Modulation Strategy for Cathodic Photoelectrochemical Sensing of Penicillin G.
  Analytical chemistry · 2026 · Peng X, Xu R, Zhang W, et al.
  PMID 42157577DOI 10.1021/acs.analchem.6c02035
• Z-scheme plasma-catalysis using Ru-doped CeO(2)/Bi(2)O(3) for efficient GenX degradation via oxygen vacancy engineering.
  Journal of environmental management · 2026 · Ryu B, Wong KT, Lim JS, et al.
  PMID 42143426DOI 10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.129960
• Efficacy and Safety of Vonoprazan-Based Dual Therapies With Different Antibiotics Versus Bismuth-Containing Quadruple Therapy for Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Prospective, Four-Arm, Randomized Controlled Trial.
  Helicobacter · 2026 · Li J, Li DH, Guo QQ, et al.
  PMID 42141850DOI 10.1111/hel.70132
• High Eradication Rate of a Potassium-Competitive Acid Blocker-Based Minocycline, Furazolidone, and Bismuth Regimen for Refractory Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Real-World Study.
  Helicobacter · 2026 · Li JY, Han YY, Li DY, et al.
  PMID 42141849DOI 10.1111/hel.70128

The 10 most recently updated of 298 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Bismuth as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

• Perioperative Oxaliplatin With S-1 Combined H. Pylori Eradication in the Management of Locally Advanced Gastric Cancer
  Recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 180 enrolled · Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
  NCT06510010updated 2026-06-10
• The Clinical Trail to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Anaprazole Sodium Enteric-coated Tablets Combined With Bismuth-containing Quadruple Therapy in Eradicating Helicobacter Pylori
  Not yet recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 556 enrolled · Xuanzhu Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
  NCT07606833updated 2026-05-26
• Bismuth Subsalicylate's Role in the Prevention of Travelers' Diarrhea
  Terminated · Phase 3 · Interventional · 482 enrolled · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  NCT03535272updated 2026-05-22
• Tegoprazan-Based Therapies for H. Pylori Eradication: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  Completed · Interventional · 640 enrolled · Zhongshan Hospital (Xiamen), Fudan University
  NCT06977841updated 2026-05-19
• Levofloxacin-Based Sequential Therapy Versus Bismuth Quadruple Therapy for Helicobacter Pylori Eradication
  Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 90 enrolled · University of Health Sciences Lahore
  NCT07574983updated 2026-05-08
• Effect of Bismuth Add-on to Dual Therapy for Helicobacter Pylori Eradication
  Recruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 990 enrolled · National Taiwan University Hospital
  NCT07576959updated 2026-05-08
• Effect of Triple Versus Quadruple Therapy for Treating Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  Enrolling by invitation · Interventional · 66 enrolled · Akil Al Islam
  NCT07010744updated 2026-05-07
• The Efficacy of the 7 Days Tailored Therapy as the 1st Eradication of H. Pylori Infection
  Recruiting · Interventional · 600 enrolled · Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
  NCT02373280updated 2026-04-24
• Rescue Reatment of Helicobacter Pylori Based on Fecal Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Testing
  Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 531 enrolled · Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
  NCT07533422updated 2026-04-16
• Efficacies of Susceptibility-guided vs Empiric Therapy for Rescue Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  Recruiting · Phase 4 · Interventional · 450 enrolled · National Taiwan University Hospital
  NCT05332444updated 2026-04-15

Frequently asked questions

How does Bismuth work?

Mechanism-of-action class: Acid-Base Activity.

What is Bismuth used for?

According to FDA labeling, Bismuth carries indications including: Uses: See symptoms on front panel.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.

What class of drug is Bismuth?

Bismuth is classified as Acid-Base Activity, Digestive/GI System Activity Alteration.