ATC Group: A02BX05 Bismuth subcitrate
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
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Bismuth subcitrate
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A02BX05
Bismuth subcitrate
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Description
Under the effect of gastric acid, a precipitate is formed from tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate, which adheres primarily to the ulcerated area and inhibits the activity of pepsin. Tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate contributes to the healing of a high percentage of gastric and duodenal ulcers.