• Bisbacter indications
• Uses of Bisbacter in details
• Bisbacter description
• Bisbacter dosage
• Bisbacter interactions
• Bisbacter side effects
• Bisbacter contraindications

What is Bisbacter?

Treating heartburn, upset stomach, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, or symptoms associated with eating or drinking too much. It may be used to decrease the number of bowel movements and make the stool firmer. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Bisbacter chewable tablets is a salicylate. The way that it works is not fully understood. It is thought to limit secretions in the digestive tract, reduce inflammation in the stomach and intestines, and inhibit the growth of certain bacteria and viruses that can cause intestinal tract diseases.

Bisbacter indications

Treatment of indigestion occurring after food or alcohol ingestion. Treatment of diarrhea and controlling associated complaints eg, cramping, heartburn, nausea and stomach upset when administered following the occurrence of diarrhea, a significant reduction in the number of unformed stools. Treatment and prevention of traveler's diarrhea. Treatment of acute or chronic diarrhea of childhood. Bisbacter alone has been effective in the treatment of gastritis and peptic ulcer associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. Bisbacter in combination with proton pump inhibitor (PPI) or antimicrobial use is effective in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori-associated active duodenal ulcer disease.

How should I use Bisbacter?

Use Bisbacter chewable tablets as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Bisbacter chewable tablets may be taken with or without food.
• Do not take tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline) within 2 hours before or after taking Bisbacter chewable tablets.
• Use Bisbacter chewable tablets exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor.
• Do not take Bisbacter chewable tablets with aspirin.
• Chew thoroughly before swallowing.
• Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Bisbacter chewable tablets is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
• If you miss a dose of Bisbacter chewable tablets and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Bisbacter chewable tablets.

Uses of Bisbacter in details

This medication is used to treat occasional upset stomach, heartburn, and nausea. It is also used to treat diarrhea and help prevent travelers' diarrhea. It works by helping to slow the growth of bacteria that might be causing the diarrhea. This product should not be used to self-treat diarrhea if you also have a fever or blood/mucus in the stools. These could be signs of a serious health condition. Consult your doctor promptly for proper evaluation and treatment if you have these symptoms.

This medication is used under a doctor's direction with other medication to treat stomach ulcers caused by a certain bacteria (Helicobacter pylori). Do not use this medication to self-treat ulcers. Bisbacter is a salicylate. Salicylates can cause serious bleeding problems when used alone in patients with ulcers.

Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.

How to use Bisbacter (Bisbacter)

Take this medication by mouth, usually as needed, as directed by the product package or as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your age, medical condition, and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take this drug more often than directed. Do not take more of this medication than recommended for your age. There are many brands and forms of Bisbacter available. Read the dosing instructions carefully for each product because the dosing directions may be different between products.

If you are using the chewable tablets, chew each tablet well and swallow. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, shake the bottle well before each dose. Measure the dose carefully using a special measuring device/cup. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

This medication may react with other medications (such as tetracycline antibiotics, chloroquine), preventing them from being fully absorbed by your body. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about how to schedule your medications to prevent this problem.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication daily, use it regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. If you are taking this medication for diarrhea, tell your doctor if your diarrhea lasts more than 2 days.

Bisbacter description

Bisbacter is the active ingredient in the popular medication Bisbacter that is used to treat nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach, diarrhea, and other temporary discomforts of the stomach and gastrointestinal tract. It is also the main ingredient of Bisbacter. It displays anti-inflammatory action (due to salicylic acid) and also acts as an antacid and mild antibiotic.

Bisbacter dosage

Bisbacter Dosage

Applies to the following strength(s): 262 mg; 262 mg/15 mL; 525 mg/15 mL; 527 mg/30 mL; 690 mg/30 mL; 1050 mg/10 mL; 300 mg; 524 mg/15 mL; 524 mg/30 mL; 525 mg/30 mL

The information at Drugs.com is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Usual Adult Dose for:

• Dyspepsia
• Traveler's Diarrhea
• Diarrhea
• Helicobacter pylori Infection

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

• Diarrhea
• Diarrhea - Chronic
• Helicobacter pylori Infection

Additional dosage information:

• Renal Dose Adjustments
• Liver Dose Adjustments
• Precautions
• Dialysis

Usual Adult Dose for Dyspepsia

524 mg orally every 30 to 60 minutes as needed not to exceed 8 doses in any 24 hour period.

Alternatively, 1048 mg to 1050 mg may be given orally every hour not to exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period.

Comments:

-Use until diarrhea stops but not longer than 2 days.

-Bisbacter may be useful in the prevention of traveler's diarrhea during periods of risk. The duration of use for traveler's diarrhea should not exceed approximately 3 weeks.

-Shake liquid formulations well before using.

Usual Adult Dose for Traveler's Diarrhea

524 mg orally every 30 to 60 minutes as needed not to exceed 8 doses in any 24 hour period.

Alternatively, 1048 mg to 1050 mg may be given orally every hour not to exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period.

Comments:

-Use until diarrhea stops but not longer than 2 days.

-Bisbacter may be useful in the prevention of traveler's diarrhea during periods of risk. The duration of use for traveler's diarrhea should not exceed approximately 3 weeks.

-Shake liquid formulations well before using.

Usual Adult Dose for Diarrhea

524 mg orally every 30 to 60 minutes as needed not to exceed 8 doses in any 24 hour period.

Alternatively, 1048 mg to 1050 mg may be given orally every hour not to exceed 4 doses in any 24 hour period.

Comments:

-Use until diarrhea stops but not longer than 2 days.

-Bisbacter may be useful in the prevention of traveler's diarrhea during periods of risk. The duration of use for traveler's diarrhea should not exceed approximately 3 weeks.

-Shake liquid formulations well before using.

Usual Adult Dose for Helicobacter pylori Infection

524 mg orally 4 times a day.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Diarrhea

Non-specific diarrhea:

<3 years: use with caution

3 to 6 years: 87 mg every 30 minutes to 1 hour as needed.

6 to 9 years: 175 mg every 30 minutes to 1 hour as needed.

9 to 12 years: 262 mg every 30 minutes to 1 hour as needed.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Diarrhea - Chronic

Chronic Infantile Diarrhea:

2 to 24 months: 44 mg every 4 hours

24 to 48 months: 87 mg every 4 hours

48 to 70 months: 175 mg every 4 hours

Usual Pediatric Dose for Helicobacter pylori Infection

Dosage in children with Helicobacter Pylori Infection is not well established, the following doses have been used in conjunction with ampicillin and metronidazole.

<= 10 years: 262 mg four times a day for six weeks

> 10 years: 524 mg four times a day for six weeks

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Consult WARNINGS section for dosing related precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

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Bisbacter interactions

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What other drugs will affect Bisbacter?

The following drug interactions and/or related problems have been selected on the basis of their potential clinical significance (possible mechanism in parentheses where appropriate)—not necessarily inclusive (» = major clinical significance):

Note: Although significant interactions are unlikely with usual doses of Bisbacter in the treatment of diarrhea and for occasional relief of gastric distress, the higher doses and the longer therapy used in the prophylaxis of traveler’s diarrhea increase the potential for significant drug interactions.

Combinations containing any of the following medications, depending on the amount present, may also interact with this medication.

Anticoagulants, coumarin- or indandione-derivative or

Heparin or

Thrombolytic agents, such as:

Alteplase (tissue-type plasminogen activator, recombinant)

Anistreplase

Streptokinase

Urokinase (increased risk of bleeding may occur when these medications are used concurrently with salicylates.

Antidiabetic agents, oral or

Insulin (large doses of salicylate may enhance the hypoglycemic effect of these medications; dosage adjustment may be necessary.

Probenecid or

Sulfinpyrazone (concurrent use of salicylates is not recommended when these medications are used to treat hyperuricemia or gout because uricosuric effects of these medications may be decreased by doses of salicylates that produce serum salicylate concentrations above 50 mcg per mL.

(probenecid may decrease renal clearance and increase plasma concentrations and toxicity of salicylates).

Salicylates, other (ingestion of large repeated doses of Bisbacter, as for traveler’s diarrhea, may produce substantial plasma salicylate concentrations thus increasing the risk of salicylate toxicity during concurrent use with other salicylates.

Tetracyclines, oral (calcium carbonate contained in the tablet dosage form may decrease gastrointestinal absorption and bioavailability of tetracyclines; patients should be advised not to take Bisbacter tablets within 1 to 3 hours of oral tetracyclines.

Bisbacter side effects

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What are the possible side effects of Bisbacter?

Applies to Bisbacter: oral suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable

In addition to its needed effects, some unwanted effects may be caused by Bisbacter (the active ingredient contained in Kao-Tin Bisbacter Formula). In the event that any of these side effects do occur, they may require medical attention.

Major Side Effects

You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking Bisbacter:

In some patients Bisbacter may cause dark tongue and/or grayish black stools. This is only temporary and will go away when you Stop taking Bisbacter.

• Anxiety
• any loss of hearing
• confusion
• constipation (severe)
• diarrhea (severe or continuing)
• difficulty in speaking or slurred speech
• dizziness or lightheadedness
• drowsiness (severe)
• fast or deep breathing
• headache (severe or continuing)
• increased sweating
• increased thirst
• mental depression
• muscle spasms (especially of face, neck, and back)
• muscle weakness
• nausea or vomiting (severe or continuing)
• ringing or buzzing in ears (continuing)
• stomach pain (severe or continuing)
• trembling
• uncontrollable flapping movements of the hands (especially in elderly patients) or other uncontrolled body movements
• vision problems

Bisbacter contraindications

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What is the most important information I should know about Bisbacter?

People who have known allergies or asthma may be at an increased risk for a reaction from any new medication. The physician should always know a patient’s allergy history. Signs of an allergic reaction are skin rash, hives and itching. Of course, a person should not take bismuth if there has been a previous reaction to this drug, aspirin or any other salicylates.

Active ingredient matches for Bisbacter:

Bismuth Subsalicylate in Colombia.

List of Bisbacter substitutes (brand and generic names)	Sort by popularity
Unit description / dosage (Manufacturer)	Price, USD
Bimoxol (Peru)
Bismarex
Bismatrol
Bismatrol tablet, chewable 262 mg/1 (Major)
Bismatrol liquid 262 mg/15mL (Major)
Bismatrol liquid 525 mg/15mL (Major)
Bismatrol Chewable Tablets
Bismatrol Extra Strength (United States)
Bismatrol Maximum Strength
Bismed (Mexico)
Liquid; Oral; Bismuth Subsalicylate 17.66 mg / ml (Quimica y farmacia)
Bismed liquid (Mexico)
Bismo-Coat (Colombia)
Bismol (Pakistan)
Bismol 120 mg x 500's (Macter)
Bismol oral susp 120 mL x 1's (Macter)
Bismol tab 2 x 10's (Macter)
Bismol tablet 262 mg/434mg (Macter)
Bismolud (Peru)
Bismosan (Peru)
Bismualiv (Peru)
Bismucar (Peru)
Bismupep (Peru)
Bismuphar (Peru)
Bismut Sagmel (Georgia)
Bismuth caplets
Bismuth Caplets tablet 262 mg (Tanta Pharmaceuticals Inc (Canada))
Bismuth Cherry Flavour
Liquid; Oral; Bismuth Subsalicylate 17.5 mg
Bismuth chewables
Bismuth Chewables tablet / chewable 262 mg (Actavis Pharma Company (Canada))
Bismuth Chewables tablet 262 mg (Jamp Pharma Corporation (Canada))
Bismuth CPC (United States)
Bismuth Jamp (Canada)
Bismuth Perrigo (Canada)
Bismuth Pharmetics (Canada)
Bismuth Subsalicyclate Guardian Drug (Canada)
Bismuth Subsalicylate (Canada, China, United Kingdom, United States)
Suspension; Oral; Bismuth Subsalicylate 17.6 mg / ml
Liquid; Oral; Bismuth Subsalicylate 17.5 mg / ml
Kaopectate 262 mg caplet	$ 0.37
Gas-x with maalox chew tablet	$ 0.25
Bismuth subsalicylate powdr	$ 0.17
Jr maalox plus antigas tablet chew	$ 0.17
Calcium carb 500 mg tablet chew	$ 0.14
Pepto-bismol caplet	$ 0.14
Soothe caplets	$ 0.12
Bismatrol 262 mg tablet	$ 0.09
Maalox advanced tablet chew	$ 0.09
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References

1. DailyMed. "BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailyme... (accessed September 17, 2018).
2. PubChem. "BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/com... (accessed September 17, 2018).
3. DrugBank. "BISMUTH SUBSALICYLATE". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB01294 (accessed September 17, 2018).

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