bismuth subsalicylate

English

Chemical structure of bismuth subsalicylate

Alternative forms

• pink bismuth

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌbɪz.məθ ˌsʌb.səˈlɪs.ɪˌleɪt/

Noun

bismuth subsalicylate (uncountable)

1. (pharmacology) An antacid medication C₇H₅BiO₄ (trademark Pepto-Bismol) taken orally to relieve diarrhea, nausea, and indigestion.

References

• “bismuth subsalicylate”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.