Question 1

can antacid medication like tums (calcium carbonate) damage your stomach if your stomach is not having any high level of acidity in the stomach?

Accepted Answer

not likely: You would have to take a lot of Tums (calcium carbonate) to cause any problems...And that would be because of the calcium, not the low acid.

Question 2

i am a 46 year old hispanic that has frequent, heartburn every time i eat. love spicy food, what medication do you recommend. tums (calcium carbonate) no good.or zentac.

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: You can eat psicy but you have to avoid greasy food, so you have to avoid fried food, greasy food, eat small frequent meals not large meals, don't eat too late before going to bed, and if you smoke, stop smoking. If you have some diet modifications and lose some weight you will still be able to enjoy your spicy food.

Question 3

is it harmful to take calcium carbonate tablets and sodium bicarbonate at the same time? if not, how long should you wait inbetween? thanks in advance for any informed responses,  not found on any drug interaction sites.

Accepted Answer

Wait 1hr btwn : High-dose calcium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate when taken together can cause a condition called milk-alkali syndrome. Its symptoms include headache, nausea, irritability, and weakness, hypercalcemia (high blood calcium levels), and reduced function of the kidneys.
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Question 4

what is calcitriol for? is this a dangerous drug? can it cure low ionized calcium and high intact pth? or simple calcium carbonate is ok?

Accepted Answer

Calcitriol: Calcitriol is also called rocaltrol or 1,25 fi hydroxyl vitamin D. This is a potent pharmaceutical and is fat soluble. That means it can accumulate in your body over time and cause toxicity. The main toxicity is HIGH calcium which can lead to kidney damage. It is used for patients with low calcium that may have either low or high PTH.

Question 5

best recommended otc drug for random heartburn? no prilosec. tums (calcium carbonate) and rolaids make me vomit. nothing to chew. rather a preventative than an as needed.

Accepted Answer

How about behaviors?: Assuming you have tried ranitidine (otc), here are some thoughts. Heartburn is caused by acidic stomach contents sloshing up into the less protected esophagus, and it can be brought on by acidic or spicy foods, alcohol, coffee, etc. If you are overweight or pregnant, you are more prone to heartburn because of the greater pressure in your belly. Eating late at night may bring it on, as can smoking.

Question 6

can you overdose on calcium carbonate?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please discuss this with your doctor.

Question 7

is there a such thing as overdosing on tums (calcium carbonate) chewables?

Accepted Answer

Seek medical help: Tums is calcium carbonate.  Too much in the system can lead to digestive irritations, constipation and diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, muscle twitching, irregular heartbeat, confusion, depression, even coma.  Treatment is activated charcoal, or gastric lavage.

Question 8

been prescribed calcium carbonate for osteoporosis - heard this isn't the best absorbed - what is? i'm on two 600mg split doses.

Accepted Answer

Calcium: Calcium carbonate is well absorbed and very well tolerated.It is usually a preferable to take a low dose of vitamin d long with a calcium supplement. Standard acceptable dose is 1200 milligrams of calcium per day.

Question 9

can you be allergic to calcium carbonate?

Accepted Answer

No: Since it contains no protein, it is nearly impossible to be an allergen.   However you may be intolerant to it - just like anything you eat or drink.

Question 10

the elemental calcium in calcium carbonate is 40%. does it mean i need to take more than five pills a day to meet daily requirements for a man?

Accepted Answer

: only if you want a kidney stone

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A member asked:

Can antacid medication like tums (calcium carbonate) damage your stomach if your stomach is not having any high level of acidity in the stomach?

A member asked:

I am a 46 year old hispanic that has frequent, heartburn every time i eat. love spicy food, what medication do you recommend. tums (calcium carbonate) no good.or zentac.

A member asked:

Is it harmful to take calcium carbonate tablets and sodium bicarbonate at the same time? if not, how long should you wait inbetween? thanks in advance for any informed responses, not found on any drug interaction sites.

A member asked:

What is calcitriol for? is this a dangerous drug? can it cure low ionized calcium and high intact pth? or simple calcium carbonate is ok?

A member asked:

Best recommended otc drug for random heartburn? no prilosec. tums (calcium carbonate) and rolaids make me vomit. nothing to chew. rather a preventative than an as needed.

A member asked:

Can you overdose on calcium carbonate?

A member asked:

Is there a such thing as overdosing on tums (calcium carbonate) chewables?

A member asked:

Been prescribed calcium carbonate for osteoporosis - heard this isn't the best absorbed - what is? i'm on two 600mg split doses.

A member asked:

Can you be allergic to calcium carbonate?

A member asked:

The elemental calcium in calcium carbonate is 40%. does it mean i need to take more than five pills a day to meet daily requirements for a man?

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