Tums
(Calcium carbonate)
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Relieves heartburn.
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Tums (Calcium carbonate) gives quick relief for heartburn, but does not last all day. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about other medicines if you need additional relief.
Quick facts about Tums
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (calcium carbonate)
Upsides
- Tums (Calcium carbonate) is an effective, first-line medication for hearburn.
- Tums (Calcium carbonate) starts working in seconds.
- Has minimal side effects.
- Available in chewable form.
- Is inexpensive and readily available over-the-counter.
- Coupons are available – speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
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- Because Tums (Calcium carbonate) only lasts for 1 to 2 hours, you may need additional doses.
- May increase calcium levels too much in people with kidney or thyroid conditions.
- May have a chalky taste.
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Tums (Calcium carbonate) is an antacid. It relieves heartburn and indigestion by neutralizing stomach acid.
Quick facts about Tums
- Drug class: Gastrointestinal
- Rx status: Over-the-counter
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (calcium carbonate)
Dosage forms
- Chewable tablet
- Liquid
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- Possible side effects
- Headache
- Cramps
- Constipation
- Excessive gas
Side effect rates for Tums (Calcium carbonate)
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These are side effects of Tums (Calcium carbonate) reported to the FDA by people taking it, and by doctors and pharmacists.Common concerns from people taking Tums (Calcium carbonate)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?Kidneys and liver
- May increase calcium levels too much in people with kidney or thyroid conditions.
- Not sureLow hassleReviewed TumsIt caused me to have kidney stones.72Man