Comparing Pepto-Bismol vs Sulfasalazine
Pepto-Bismol | Sulfasalazine |
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Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | Sulfasalazine |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Diarrhea - Chronic, Diarrhea, Diarrhea - Acute, Indigestion, Lymphocytic Colitis, Traveler's Diarrhea. Pepto-Bismol may also be used for purposes not... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Alopecia, Crohn's Disease, Crohn's Disease - Active, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease - Maintenance, Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Psoriatic Arthritis... View more |
Related suggestions Lymphocytic Colitis
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More about Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) | More about Sulfasalazine | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Pepto-Bismol has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 72% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Sulfasalazine has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 190 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Pepto-Bismol side effects in more detail. |
See also: sulfasalazine side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all sulfasalazine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other bismuth subsalicylate brands include: Bismarex, Bismatrol, Bismatrol Maximum Strength, Childrens Kaopectate, Kaopectate, Kola-Pectin DS, Maalox Total Relief, Peptic Relief, Pepto-Bismol InstaCool, Pepto-Bismol Original Strength, Percy Medicine, Pink Bismuth, Soothe Caplets, Stomach Relief View more | Azulfidine, Azulfidine EN-tabs | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
33 hours |
10 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 133 drugs are known to interact with Pepto-Bismol:
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A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with sulfasalazine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
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June 20, 1950 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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