Dosing and uses of Bismuth subgallate (Devrom)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
tablet
- 200mg
Fecal Odor with Colostomy, Ileostomy, or Incontinence
Chew or swallow 200-400 mg PO TID with meals
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
tablet
- 200mg
Fecal Odor with Colostomy, Ileostomy, or Incontinence
Chew or swallow 200 mg PO TID with meals
Bismuth subgallate (Devrom) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Temporary darkening of tongue
Temporary dark/black stool discoloration
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
Hepatic or renal impairment
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Poorly absorbed in to system circulation
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Bismuth subgallate (Devrom)
Mechanism of action
GI deodorant
