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Bismuth subgallate

Use for eliminating or reducing odor from flatulence (gas) and stool (feces).

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
Use for eliminating or reducing odor from flatulence (gas) and stool (feces).
How to take it
  • Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 capsules up to four times daily or as directed by physician.
  • Do not exceed 8 capsules in 24 hours.
  • Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

How to take it

  • Adults and children 12 years and over: 1 to 2 capsules up to four times daily or as directed by physician.
  • Do not exceed 8 capsules in 24 hours.
  • Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • When using this product a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur.
  • In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Keeping it away from children

  • Keep out of reach of children.

Active ingredient (in each capsule)

Bismuth subgallate 200 mg

Other Information

  • This product cannot be expected to be effective in the reduction of odor due to faulty personal hygiene.
  • Does not contain gluten, lactose, or salicylates.
  • Store in a cool, dry place. Do not use if outer safety seal or printed inner safety seal is broken.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Bismuth subgallate; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/bismuth-subgallate

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Bismuth subgallate. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/bismuth-subgallate

AMA 11th

Bismuth subgallate. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/bismuth-subgallate

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