Which of the following ingredients is in Pepto-Bismol?
a. bismuth subsalicylate
b. calcium carbonate
c. calcium citrate
d. magnesium hydroxide
A. Bismuth subsalicylate (BSS), which is sold as Pepto-Bismol, functions to suppress H. pylori infection by inhibiting bacterial adherence to mucosal cells and damaging bacterial cell walls. It is recommended that it be used in conjunction with antibiotics. Thus, bismuth is the antacid of choice in the treatment and maintenance of PUD.
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