Bismuth Subgallate
A bismuth compound with mild astringent and antimicrobial properties, used as an internal deodorant to reduce odor from gas and feces, particularly after ostomy surgery. It has also been used historically as an antidiarrheal agent. It works locally in the gut without significant systemic absorption.
Masse moléculaire
394,0900 g/mol
TPSA
105,00 Ų
Mécanisme d'action
Active antiperspirant ingredients (typically aluminum salts) form temporary plugs in sweat ducts, reducing the flow of perspiration to the skin surface.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Active antiperspirant ingredients (typically aluminum salts) form temporary plugs in sweat ducts, reducing the flow of perspiration to the skin surface.
Structure 2D
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SMILES
C1=C(C=C(C(=C1O)[O-])[O-])C(=O)O.[OH-].[Bi+3]
InChI
InChI=1S/C7H6O5.Bi.H2O/c8-4-1-3(7(11)12)2-5(9)6(4)10;;/h1-2,8-10H,(H,11,12);;1H2/q;+3;/p-3
Molecular Formula
C7H5BiO6
HBD / HBA
3 / 6
Liaisons Rotatives
1
Atomes Lourds
14
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Foire aux questions
A bismuth compound with mild astringent and antimicrobial properties, used as an internal deodorant to reduce odor from gas and feces, particularly after ostomy surgery. It has also been used historically as an antidiarrheal agent. It works locally in the gut without significant systemic absorption.
Active antiperspirant ingredients (typically aluminum salts) form temporary plugs in sweat ducts, reducing the flow of perspiration to the skin surface.
Yes, Bismuth Subgallate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1592101. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 73415769. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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