As a derivative of salicylic acid, bismuth subsalicylate displays anti-inflammatory and bactericidal action. It also acts as an antacid. 展开

Bismuth subsalicylate is used as an antacid and antidiarrheal, and to treat some other gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea. The means by which this occurs is still not well … 展开

There is an increased risk of bleeding when using bismuth subsalicylate and anticoagulation therapy, like Coumadin (Warfarin). 展开

Despite its common usage and commercial significance, the exact structure of the pharmaceutical long remained undetermined, … 展开

There are some adverse effects. It can cause a black tongue and black stools in some users of the drug when it combines with trace amounts of 展开

Bismuth salts were in use in Europe by the late 1700s. The combination of bismuth subsalicylate and zinc salts for astringency with salol (phenyl salicylate) appears to have begun in the US in … 展开

• Andrews PC, Deacon GB, Forsyth CM, Junk PC, Kumar I, Maguire M (August 2006). "Towards a structural understanding of the anti-ulcer and anti-gastritis drug bismuth subsalicylate". Angewandte Chemie. 45 (34): 5638–42. doi: 展开