Bistas Tab

Composition

Colloidal bismuth subcitrate (120mg)

Uses of Bistas Tab

Peptic ulcer disease

• •In Peptic ulcer disease Peptic ulcer disease is a condition in which painful sores or ulcers develop in the inner lining of the stomach or gut (intestine). Bistas Tablet reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes which prevents further damage to the ulcer as it heals naturally. You may be given other medicines along with this medicine depending on what caused the ulcer. You need to keep taking the medicine as it is prescribed for it to be effective
• •even if the symptoms seem to disappear.

How it works

Bistas Tablet is believed to work by several methods. First, it increases in mucus glycoprotein secretion and may also bind to the gastric mucus layer to act as a diffusion barrier to HCl. It is also known to have cytoprotective effect and enhances mucosal secretion of prostaglandins and bicarbonate.

Directions for use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Bistas Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side effects

Common side effects of Bistas Tab may include:

• •Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them