Bistas Tablet belongs to the class of antiulcer drugs, primarily used to treat peptic ulcer, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and Helicobacter pylori infection. Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). Peptic ulcers are sores that develop on the inner lining of the intestine and stomach. Bistas Tablet is usually given in combination with antibiotics and proton pump inhibitors.

Bistas Tablet contains Tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate. It acts as an ulcer protectant and heals ulcers. It also has a little acid-neutralizing effect and acts as a diffusion barrier to the acid present in the stomach. Bistas Tablet is also bactericidal (kills bacteria) against Helicobacter pylori (that causes gastritis and peptic ulcers). It is known to increase mucosal secretion of prostaglandins, which inhibit acid secretion in the stomach.

Take Bistas Tablet as advised by the doctor. Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your medical condition. Common side effects of Bistas Tablet include headache, diarrhoea, black faeces, mild dizziness, and belching. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor’s advice.

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive or allergic to Bistas Tablet or any other medications. Before using Bistas Tablet, let your doctor know if you have any liver, kidney or heart diseases and gastrointestinal problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Bistas Tablet. Avoid alcohol intake while using Bistas Tablet since it can increase acid production in the stomach. Bistas Tablet may cause dizziness that affect your driving ability; hence drive with caution only when you are alert. Bistas Tablet should be given to children only if the doctor has prescribed it for your child.

Bistas Tablet is used to treat peptic ulcers and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. It is also indicated for treating inflammatory conditions, such as gastritis, ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, functional non-ulcerous dyspepsia (indigestion with abdominal discomfort), and erosive duodenitis (inflammation in the lining of the duodenum). It contains Tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate. It acts as an ulcer protectant and heals ulcers. It also has a little acid-neutralizing effect and acts as a diffusion barrier to the acid present in the stomach. Bistas Tablet is also bactericidal against Helicobacter pylori infections (that causes gastritis and peptic ulcers). It also increases mucosal secretion of prostaglandins, the chemicals which inhibit acid secretion in the stomach. Thus, Bistas Tablet relieves ulcers, GERD, and other gastrointestinal problems.

• Headache

• Diarrhoea

• Belching

• Black faeces

• Mild dizziness

Bistas Tablet is usually not recommended for more prolonged periods. Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Bistas Tablet or its components. Bistas Tablet should be used with caution and only under doctor’s supervision if you have stomach/intestinal problems, liver, kidney, and heart diseases. Concomitant (simultaneous) use of milk and antacids with Bistas Tablet is not recommended. It is advised to not take milk or antacids within 30 minutes before or after administration of Bistas Tablet. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or a nursing mother before starting Bistas Tablet. Avoid alcohol intake while using Bistas Tablet since it can increase acid production in the stomach. Bistas Tablet may cause mild dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Bistas Tablet should not be given to children below 12 years of age as safety have not been established. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Bistas Tablet may interact with antacids. Inform your doctor if you use any prescription or non-prescription drugs and herbal products before starting Bistas Tablet.

Drug-Food Interaction: Do not take milk along with Bistas Tablet and maintain at least a 30 minutes gap between taking Bistas Tablet and milk. Avoid fatty foods, alcohol, caffeine, and other triggering foods that can worsen your gastrointestinal problems.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of stomach/intestinal problems, liver, kidney or heart diseases before starting Bistas Tablet.

• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption. Alcohol intake leads to increased production of stomach acid, thereby increases acidity and heartburn.

• Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.

• Limit taking high fibre foods, foods and drinks that contain chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, fructose, or sorbitol, carbonated drinks, fried, and fatty foods. 

• Do not have large meals at a time, instead try having small and simpler meals at regular intervals, including fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet.

• Practice yoga and recreation techniques to manage your emotional stress.

• If you are lactose intolerant, avoid using dairy products since it can worsen your stomach discomforts.

• If you cannot take dairy products, it is advised to include other calcium-rich foods like leafy greens, beans, nuts, and seeds.

• Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration.

• Your doctor may suggest diagnostic procedures like endoscopy or colonoscopy to understand your disease and its severity.

• Bistas Tablet is not recommended for prolonged use since it is unsafe.

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): The stomach is usually protected from the acid by a mucous layer. In some cases, due to excess acid production, the mucous layer gets irritated or eroded, which leads to complications like GERD, hyperacidity, peptic ulcers and heartburn. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid frequently flows back into the food pipe (oesophagus). This backflow (acid reflux) irritates the food pipe and causes heartburn. Symptoms include heartburn, sour or bitter taste in the mouth, and difficulty swallowing.

Peptic ulcers: These are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach and intestine due to erosion. Symptoms include nausea, changes in appetite, bloody or dark stools, unexplained weight loss, vomiting, and indigestion.