This article discusses the potential uses of the Bismuth subsalicylate (BSS) and NAC combination against infections. Bismuth subsalicylate is the active ingredient in Pepto Bismol® and is an effective antimicrobial. BSS is part of the treatment protocol for Peptic Ulcer disease. Bismuth’s antimicrobial and antisecretory properties make it ideal for preventing Traveler’s diarrhea. For systemic…
This article shows that combining two over-the-counter drugs, colloidal bismuth, and NAC, effectively prevents SARS-CoV-2 replication.[1] Even though the study used colloidal bismuth, the authors mentioned that other forms of bismuth, like bismuth subsalicylate, will work the same. Bismuth subsalicylate is the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol®, while Colloidal Bismuth Salicylate (CBS) is present in De-Nol®…
A small case series about the potential use of bismuth salicylate, the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol for COVID-19, was recently peer-reviewed and published in Frontiers in Drug Discovery. Pepto-Bismol is an over-the-counter drug for abdominal complaints like nausea, pain, and diarrhea. The active ingredient is bismuth subsalicylate (BSS). In the study, most patients hospitalized with…
