Bismuth Hydroxide / Pectin
Bismuth Hydroxide / Pectin is a combination medication used to treat acute diarrhea. Pectin works by absorbing excess water in the intestines and adding bulk to stool, while bismuth hydroxide may help protect the intestinal lining. This medication is commonly used for traveler's diarrhea and other non-specific causes of acute diarrhea.
An over-the-counter antidiarrheal medication combining a fiber (pectin) with bismuth to reduce watery stools and provide gastrointestinal protection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008952
- Generic
- Bismuth Hydroxide / Pectin
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of acute diarrhea, including traveler's diarrhea, and relief of associated symptoms like stomach cramping and discomfort.
Pectin acts as a soluble fiber that absorbs excess water and adds bulk to stool, while bismuth hydroxide may provide a protective coating on the intestinal lining and help reduce inflammation.
Should not be used in patients with certain gastrointestinal conditions or allergies to bismuth. Consult a healthcare provider if diarrhea persists beyond 48 hours, is accompanied by fever, or if there is blood in the stool. May interact with other medications by affecting their absorption.
Official drug label
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