Tums

$9.99

Tums

$9.99

Pros

  • Fast acting
  • Easy to take (chewable)
  • Strongest antacid available (calcium carbonate)
  • Can be used in pregnancy

 

Cons

  • Not meant for long-term use, especially for people with kidney problems or on low calcium diets
  • Can sometimes leave a chalky sensation in the mouth
  • Effects only last for a short period of time
  • Contains sugar (consider if you are diabetic)

 

How to take

  • Chew 2-4 tablets when needed (spread throughout the day) with food or after a meal
  • Maximum: 10 tablets per day Separate dosing with other medication by 2 hours
  • Maximum dose in pregnancy is 6 tablets per day
  • Would recommend seeing a doctor if symptoms are not resolved within 2 weeks of treatment

Side Effects

May cause constipation, burping, flatulence (gas)
Rare: can cause high calcium levels with long-term use

Active Ingredients

Calcium carbonate

Price

$0.12 – $0.24/dose $9.99 for 160 tablets

Class

Antacid

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Drug Interactions

Can interfere with the absorption of certain medications such as fluoroquinolone and tetracycline antibiotics, digoxin, isoniazid, thyroid medications, and iron supplements. Separate dosing by 2 hours

Other Ingredients

Adipic acid, corn starch, crospovidone, dextrose, FD&C blue 1 lake, FD&C red 40 lake, flavors, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, sucrose, talc

How it Works

Neutralizes stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) by reacting with it to form calcium salts, carbon dioxide and water

Category

Chewable tablets

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