pharmacopeia

Bismuth Subgallate

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Mechanism of action

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

Indications

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  • Use for eliminating or reducing odor from flatulence (gas) and stool (feces).

Dosage & administration

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Directions Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 tablets up to four times daily. Do not exceed 8 tablets in 24 hours. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

Warnings & precautions

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If pregnant or breast-feeding , ask a health professional before use. When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
46 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Vomiting1328%
  2. 2Abdominal Pain1022%
  3. 3Dyspnoea1022%
  4. 4Abdominal Distension920%
  5. 5Blood Uric Acid Increased817%
  6. 6Nausea817%
  7. 7Constipation715%
  8. 8Drug Hypersensitivity715%
  9. 9Dry Mouth715%
  10. 10Fatigue715%
  11. 11Off Label Use715%
  12. 12Sleep Disorder715%
  13. 13Somnolence715%
  14. 14Stress715%
  15. 15Anaemia613%

Clinical trials

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The 4 most recently updated of 4 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Bismuth Subgallate as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Bismuth Subgallate work?
Mechanism-of-action class: Acid-Base Activity.
What is Bismuth Subgallate used for?
According to FDA labeling, Bismuth Subgallate carries indications including: Use for eliminating or reducing odor from flatulence (gas) and stool (feces).. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Bismuth Subgallate?
Bismuth Subgallate is classified as Acid-Base Activity, Digestive/GI System Activity Alteration.
What are the brand names for Bismuth Subgallate?
Bismuth Subgallate is marketed under brand names including Devrom.
Note. Data for bismuth-subgallate is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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