Peptofit17.5mg/ml
Rx- Generic:
- Bismuth Subsalicylate
- Company:
- Opsonin Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Suspension
- Pack size:
- 200ml bot
৳ 120/unit
Pack: ৳ 120
Price comparison
- This brand
- ৳ 120
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- ৳ 75
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At a glance
Bismuth Subsalicylate is a medicine used in the treatment of diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach. It works through antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antisecretory actions.
Indications
- Upset stomach
- Indigestion
- Heartburn
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Dosage
Adults (>16 years): 30 ml (in dosing cup or 6 spoonfuls) 3-4 times daily, 30 minutes before meals. Repeat every ½ to 1 hour if needed. Maximum 8 doses in 24 hours.
Children (10-14 years): 15 ml (3 teaspoons)
Children (5-9 years): 7.5 ml (1.5 teaspoons)
Children (3-4 years): 5 ml (1 teaspoon)
Under 3 years: Ask a doctor.
Note: Do not use for more than 2 days. Do not use if symptoms are severe or persist for more than 2 days.
Side effects
>10%: Nausea (12%)
1-10%: Diarrhea (7%), Abdominal pain (7%), Melena (3%), Upper respiratory tract infection (2%), Constipation (2%), Anorexia (2%), Vomiting (2%), Asthenia (2%), Discolored tongue (2%), Headache (2%), Dyspepsia (2%), Dizziness (2%), Stool abnormality (1%), Duodenal ulcer (1%), Sinusitis (1%), Taste perversion (1%), Flatulence (1%), GI hemorrhage (1%), Pain (1%), Insomnia (1%), Anal discomfort (1%), Paresthesia (1%)
Frequency Not Defined: Anxiety, Confusion, Depression, Tinnitus, Weakness, Gray-black stool, Impaction, Muscle spasm, Neurotoxicity (rare)
Precautions & warnings
- May cause black tongue and/or black stool (common and harmless).
- Do not take with aspirin or other salicylates.
- Caution should be exercised in patients taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), diabetes medications, or gout/arthritis medications.
- Do not use for more than 2 days.
- Do not use if symptoms are severe or persist for more than 2 days.
- Do not exceed the recommended dose.