Colloidal Bismuth Subcitrate: Side Effects, Serious Risks, and Contraindications

Common Side Effects

  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain
  • Flatulence, belching, headache, dizziness, fatigue
  • Dry mouth, metallic taste, blackened tongue/stools

Serious Adverse Effects (Rare)

  • Kidney/liver damage
  • CNS toxicity: encephalopathy, seizures, coma, death

Use With Caution In

  • Renal/hepatic impairment
  • CNS disorders, seizure history, prior coma

Monitor for neurotoxicity with prolonged/high-dose use.

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