Peptonorm Tablet

Bismuth subsalicylate
262mg
Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Pack size 1
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 8.00 NPR

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Indications

Peptonorm Tablet is used for: Diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach.

Adult Dose

Adult: 30 ml 3-4 times daily 30 mintues before meal.

Child Dose

Child: 3-12 years: 5-15 ml <3 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Administration

Drink plenty of clear fluids to prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea Do not use for >2 days

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity to bismuth, aspirin, other salicylates. Infectious diarrhea, high fever, von Willebrand disease, hemorrhage, ulcer or GI bleeding with black or bloody stool, hemophilia. In pediatric patients, chicken pox or influenza (risk of Reye syndrome); changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting may be early sign of Reye syndrome.

Precautions

May cause black tongue and/or black stool.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Bismuth subsalicylate : >10% Nausea (12%) 1-10% Diarrhea (7%),Abdominal pain (7%),Melena (3%),Upper respiratory tract infection (2%),Constipation (2%),Anorexia (2%),Vomiting (2%),Asthenia (2%),Discolored tongue (2%),Headache (2%),Dyspepsia (2%),Dizziness (2%),Stool abnormality (1%),Duodenal ulcer (1%),Sinusitis (1%),Taste perversion (1%),Flatulence (1%),GI hemorrhage (1%),Pain (1%),Insomnia (1%),Anal discomfort (1%),Paresthesia (1%) Frequency Not Defined Anxiety,Confusion,Depression,Tinnitus,Weakness,Gray-black stool,Impaction,Muscle spasm,Neurotoxicity (rare)

Mechanism of Action

Antimicrobial anti-inflammatory action (bismuth); antisecretory effect (salicylate).

Note

Peptonorm 262mg Tablet manufactured by Deurali Janta Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. Its generic name is Bismuth subsalicylate. Peptonorm is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Peptonorm Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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