Bismuth
Active ingredient
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 462
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Bismuth is an active ingredient used in medications. Its approved uses include relieving stomach aches, sour stomach, and vomiting [1].
This ingredient is available under various brand names. In the past 12 months, there have been 462 adverse event reports associated with bismuth-containing products [2]. The most frequently reported reactions include diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, off-label use, and headache [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
Uses:
See symptoms on front panel. Relieves stomach aches, sour stomach and vomiting *
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 1639b073-f5cd-dd… · revised April 16, 2024 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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