TUMS

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Generic Name for TUMS

Calcium (as carbonate) 500mg; chew tabs; peppermint or assorted fruit flavors.

Legal Classification:

OTC

Manufacturer of TUMS

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals

Indications for TUMS

Calcium supplement.

Adult dose for TUMS

Chew 2 tabs twice daily.

Children's dosing for TUMS

Not recommended.

Also:

Warnings/Precautions for TUMS

Hypoparathyroidism. Assure adequate Vit. D intake.

Interactions for TUMS

Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.

Adverse Reactions for TUMS

Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.

How is TUMS supplied?

Tums—12, 36, 150
Smoothies—12, 36, 60, 140
E-X—36, 48, 96, 200, 330
E-X Sugar Free—80
Ultra—36, 72, 160, 265
Quik Pak—24

Related Disease:

Calcium supplement
Vitamins and minerals

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