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Selected Drugs Clear All

  • remove Kaopectate Max
    bismuth subsalicylate
  • remove opium tincture
    generic
  • remove Pepto-Bismol Diarrhea Caplets
    bismuth subsalicylate

multicheck MultiCheck Results - 1 Interaction

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Avoid/Use Alternative

Smiley face Smiley face Kaopectate Max (bismuth subsalicylate) + Pepto-Bismol Diarrhea Caplets (bismuth subsalicylate)

Avoid/Use Alternative


bismuth subsalicylate + bismuth subsalicylate

avoid combo: combo may incr. risk of HTN, GI ulceration, perforation, bleeding, other adverse effects (additive effects, duplicate therapy)

Additional Considerations

Smiley face Smiley face opium in opium tincture

consider prescribing an opioid overdose reversal agent, especially with concomitant CNS depressant use

some opium-containing products (e.g., tincture) contain ethanol

add MAO inhibitor to Interaction Check if recent (14 days) use

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