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Science Ask Us Anything What happens if you eat too many Tums?

Food is an excellent way to celebrate life’s adventures. From weddings to birthdays, and backyard summer barbecues (when safe from a public health standing, of course), good cooking is at the center of so many celebrations. Still, in the presence of such abundant deliciousness, we humans tend to—on occasion—overdo it. That’s where good old Tums antacids come in.

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 Do You Pop Tums Like Candy? The Important Reason to Cut Back

Yes, over-the-counter antacid pills (Tums or the generic alternative) aren't harmful--they can help reduce acid in your stomach and help you feel better when you've encountered a meal that doesn't agree with you. They also contain calcium, so that's great too. But, too much antacid can have backfiring effects for health. I just learned about this and I wanted to share it with you...

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Are Tums or Rolaids Good for Heartburn?

Gastroenterologists generally do not prescribe calcium carbonate-containing antacids such as Tums or Rolaids. The reason for this is a phenomenon called acid-rebound. Calcium carbonate-containing antacids, unlike other over-the-counter antacids, stimulate the release of gastrin from the distal stomach and duodenum.

Is there a danger of getting too much calcium from Tums? I take them frequently for heartburn

Taking Tums can significantly contribute to your daily calcium intake, and it can be easy to exceed the recommended daily intake for calcium if you take several tablets per day. Since getting more than 1,000 mg of calcium daily from sources other than food is associated with certain risks, it's important to consider how many tablets you are taking and what strength they are (i.e. regular, extra strength, "ultra," etc.).

Tums® (Calcium Carbonate) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Tums® (calcium carbonate) is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need this medication and how to use it.

Why TUMS Won’t Help Get Rid of Gas

There are eight TUMS varieties. Of these eight, only TUMS Chewy Bites with Gas Relief is effective for relieving flatulence. None of the others work against gas and bloating. For that reason, TUMS aren’t typically recommended for gas relief.

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Tums

TUMS is trusted by millions of people every year to provide fast, heartburn relief. TUMS is a true original. Unlike other antacids, TUMS is not available as a private label. Haleon – the maker of TUMS – does not produce generic store-brand products. That’s what makes TUMS different, and buying store-brand is not the same experience. Accept no imitations – reach for original, fast-acting TUMS as soon as the pain of heartburn strikes.