Colloidal bismuth pectin capsule is a gastric mucosal protector, generally should be taken before meals, can form a stable gel in gastric juice to cover the surface of the gastric mucosa, isolate the gastric acid and pepsin, protect the damaged mucosa, and promote the healing of the mucosa, and after meals will reduce the therapeutic effect of the drug, so it is not recommended that the patient take colloidal bismuth pectin capsule after meals.
The drug can be used to treat gastritis, peptic ulcer, etc. It can also be combined with acid inhibitors (such as omeprazole) and antibiotics (such as amoxicillin) to treat gastric Helicobacter pylori infection. The drug contains bismuth, which can lead to nausea, constipation, black stools and other adverse reactions, and should not be taken for a long time. The drug should be contraindicated in patients with severe renal insufficiency, severe constipation and pregnant women.
Patients should reasonably apply colloidal bismuth pectin capsules under the guidance of a professional doctor, and should not use the drug on their own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.