Tums

Tums treats heartburn and acid indigestion. Do not take more than 15 tablets in 24 hours.

Tums Overview

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Tums is an over the counter medication used to treat heartburn and acid indigestion in adults and children over 12 years of age. Tums belongs to a group of drugs called antacids. These work by neutralizing stomach acid.

This medication comes in a chewable tablet form and is taken 2 to 4 tablets as needed for symptom relief. Do not take more than 15 tablets in 24 hours.

No common side effects have been reported for Tums.

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What are you taking Tums for?

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  • Other
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Dyspepsia
  • Esophagitis, Peptic
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
  • Heartburn
  • Hypocalcemia
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic
  • Osteoporosis
  • Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
  • Stomach Ulcer

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  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

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