Do Antibiotics Contain Bismuth?

Each capsule contains 3 medications: bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline. Bismuth subcitrate is often used to treat upset stomach, but it is used in this combination to help stop the growth of bacteria. Metronidazole and tetracycline are antibiotics used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Is bismuth an antibiotic?

Bismuth colloids have an antibacterial action, which is relevant for the treatment of infectious diarrhea and peptic ulcers (e.g., Helicobacter pylori). The salicylate component of bismuth subsalicylate may exert intestinal antiinflammatory and antisecretory actions.

What medications have bismuth in them?