Question 1

what to do if your 7 year old child ate antacids (about 10 tums)?

Accepted Answer

Not likely toxic: A good number to keep at hand is the national poison control number : 1-800-222-1222 
the above ingestion is unlikely to bother a 7yo, but you can get specific guidance by talking with the poison control center staff. Do not induce vomiting.

Question 2

can i give my child tums (calcium carbonate) for heartburn?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Calcium carbonate which is the main ingredient in Tums (calcium carbonate) may help to neutralize stomach acid in mild or transient conditions.  If the symptoms persist for more than two weeks or do not improve with Tums (calcium carbonate) call your pediatrician.

Question 3

had three kids close together- had bad reflux each pregnancy and only took tums.likely had reflux for 4 years-likely i developed barrett's esophagus?

Accepted Answer

No way to b sure: unless you get an upper endoscopy and biopsy. It is time to do this because of increased cancer risk if developed Barrett's Esophagitis.

Question 4

im pregnant with my second child and supposedly only 6 weeks pregnant. i wont see the dr until next month. my period was june 9th. can i be further? i already feel flutters and look like im already 3 or 4 months.. im not skinny but not huge either. my tum

Accepted Answer

Dating ultrasound: If there is a size discrepancy, a dating ultrasound will resolve the issue.

Question 5

can children use an anti acid like tums (calcium carbonate) for frequent eructation with stomach contents coming in mouth?

Accepted Answer

Tums (calcium carbonate): Yes Tums (calcium carbonate) would be safe.  You do need to have your child checked for the cause of the eructations.  See your doctor about an appointment and examinations to diagnosis the disorder.

Question 6

can i give my 10 year old child a tums (calcium carbonate) for her stomach ache?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) will be safe for her to try.

Question 7

is it safe for my 10year old child to take tums (calcium carbonate) for some stomach pain after eating some spicy chips?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But limit the dosage to a couple every 6 hrs or so for no more than a day. Avoid carbonated beverage and acidic drinks (soda,tea,orange juice,etc) avoid caffeine and laying down after eating.If it persists for more than a day call his/her doc.

Question 8

i think im lactose , how can i get test to be sure its that . lately ive had a lot of dairy sometimes im fine and others im not . pooing/sore tum?

Accepted Answer

U can tell yourself: Lactose intolerance is related to an absence of the enzyme to digest the lactose. Symptoms will depend on  how much you ingest at one setting. Milk contains a lot, so you can have bloating, cramping, acid poop. Sharp cheddar cheese has very little, so it created no problems in most. Read labels &amp; avoid lactose for a while, if symptoms disappear  you likely have it. A formal test  is not needed

Question 9

is it ok to take tums if i'm taking prednisone?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can do that.

Question 10

how do 'tums' work?

Accepted Answer

Tums (calcium carbonate): Tums is antacid made of sucrose (sugar) & calcium carbonate. It provides relief from acid indigestion & heartburn, by neutralizing stomach acid.

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Had three kids close together- had bad reflux each pregnancy and only took tums.likely had reflux for 4 years-likely i developed barrett's esophagus?

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Im pregnant with my second child and supposedly only 6 weeks pregnant. i wont see the dr until next month. my period was june 9th. can i be further? i already feel flutters and look like im already 3 or 4 months.. im not skinny but not huge either. my tum

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Can children use an anti acid like tums (calcium carbonate) for frequent eructation with stomach contents coming in mouth?

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Can i give my 10 year old child a tums (calcium carbonate) for her stomach ache?

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Is it safe for my 10year old child to take tums (calcium carbonate) for some stomach pain after eating some spicy chips?

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I think im lactose , how can i get test to be sure its that . lately ive had a lot of dairy sometimes im fine and others im not . pooing/sore tum?

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Is it ok to take tums if i'm taking prednisone?

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