How does BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM work?

BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM works through the following mechanism: Antifungal agent.

What are the most common side effects of BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM the same as Bismuth subcitrate potassium?

Bismuth subcitrate potassium is a brand name for BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM

Q: What is BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM used for?

BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM (brand name Bismuth subcitrate potassium) is a Antifungal indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsule is a combination of metronidazole, a nitroimidazole antimicrobial.

Antifungal

Brand names: Bismuth subcitrate potassium

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Antifungal agent

Indications

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Bismuth subcitrate potassium

metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsule is a combination of metronidazole

a nitroimidazole antimicrobial

tetracycline

- a tetracycline class antimicrobial and bismuth subcitrate potassium

indicated for use

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Disulfiram usage within the last two weeks. ( 4.1
• 7.1 ) Alcoholic beverage consumption for at least three days during or after therapy. ( 4.2
• 7.2 ) Patients with Cockayne syndrome. ( 4.3
• 6.3 ) Severe renal impairment. ( 4.4 ) Women who are pregnant. ( 4.5
• 8.1 ) Known hypersensitivity to product components. ( 4.6 ) 4.1 Disulfiram Bismuth subcitrate potassium

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Fetal Toxicity: Advise pregnant women of the risk throughout pregnancy for retardation of skeletal development seen in animal studies and permanent discoloration of teeth with tetracycline if used during the second or third trimester
1 ) Maternal Toxicity: Risk of hepatotoxicity in pregnant women with high doses of intravenous tetracycline also resulting in stillborn or premature birth
Based on animal data, use of drugs of the tetracycline class during the second and third trimester of pregnancy can cause permanent discoloration of the teeth (yellow-gray brown) and possibly inhibit bone development [ see Warnings and Precautions ( 5
If bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsules are used during pregnancy, or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole and tetracycline hydrochloride capsules, advise the patient of the potential risk to the fetus [ see Contraindications ( 4

Known Side Effects

7 documented side effects by frequency

Diarrhea

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Vomiting

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Headache

0.1-1%

Drug Not Working

0.1-1%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

7 Reddit threads analysed for BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1 upvotes

Most discussed side effects in community

Diarrhea (2)

Fatigue (2)

Anxiety (2)

Stomach Pain (2)

Constipation (1)

Itching (1)

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

[22M] diagnosed Helicobacter pylori & SIBO-C - simultaneous treatment?

I'm 22 white male (height: 185 cm, weight: 70 kg, location: eastern Europe) , suffering for 9 years from chronic constipation , bloating, flatulence. &#x200B; I was diagnosed with **SIBO-C** (hydrogen & methan breath test with lactulose) and **Helicobacter pylori** (breath test carbon C-13)

r/AskDocs317y ago

Diarrhea

Constipation

11 months of ongoing weird issues with stomach/GI tract - what to do next? [32M]

32 - male - 62kg - white - 11 months no drink, smoke, or anything. Before very occasional usage of alcohol/rec drugs (1x per month?). Poland / Czech Republic \- visited 5 GI doctors and 3 GP without much luck **I need confirmation - you'll be ok, it takes a lot of time to heal the stomach issues. Or

r/AskDocs233y ago

Fatigue

Anxiety

Stomach Pain

Please help me cause I have been going to doctors to hear “you’re just stressed”

I am going to list my symptoms, meds I got given and didn’t work and various exams I have taken - 2 months + stomach pain (burning feeling), continuous, lasting all day and all night. Only rarely it starts only in the evening. - Reflux, feeling sweet flavours in my mouth. - sometimes I feel a lump

r/AskDocs111y ago

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Stomach Pain

How Should I 20F Disinfect My Retainers After Finishing H.pylori Treatment

Yesterday, I (20F) finished my two weeks of H.pylori treatment, which consisted of vonoprazan fumarate, bismuth potassium citrate, clarithromycin, and amoxicillin, and I am unsure of how to disinfect my Hawley retainer, which was worn during my treatment.

r/AskDocs111y ago

[27M] generalized itching/tingling since finishing H. pylori quadruple therapy

Hey all, Current meds: none now (recently finished H. pylori regimen below), just probiotics. History: - Known NAFLD. ALT was ~180 U/L about 2 months ago. Since then I’ve lost ~10 kg. - Finished 2nd H. pylori treatment 12-13 days ago: tetracycline + metronidazole + bismuth + omeprazole. Current symp

r/AskDocs194mo ago

Anxiety

Itching

I have contradicting instructions, which do I follow?

Male, 23, no smoking or drinking or drugs I just finished getting both the perceptions I need to treat h pylori. From what I've read, it seems PPIs like theOmeprazole 20 MG(Prilosec) I was given, are supposed to be taken an hour before food. Even the slip I got from the pharmacy says that and the la

r/AskDocs1212mo ago

Does RUT turning pinkish/red after close to 24 hrs indicate that it's a false positive case for H.pylori infection?

Recently I (recent medical graduate from India) came across medical reports of a family who were complaining of dyspepsia, heartburn and other associated symptoms of Acid Peptic disease for several months despite occasional PPI/Antacid intake without any course whom I had earlier recommended, to con

r/AskDocs138mo ago

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DailyMed FDA label search → BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM openFDA label JSON → BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM FAERS adverse-event reports → BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of BISMUTH SUBCITRATE POTASSIUM

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