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Brand Names:
Pepto-Bismol
Drug Type:
Antacid
Bismuth subsalicylate
Overview
Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) is an antacid and a bismuth salt of salicylic acid. It may be helpful as a weak absorbent or demulcent in most bird species.
Dosage
1-2 mL/kg given orally, every 12 hours.
Drug Form
liquid
References
Radlinsky, MaryAnn G., et al..
Colonic entrapment after cloacopexy in two psittacine birds
Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 18.3
(2004)
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