Question 1

can i give my 2 (almost 3) yo adult extra strength tums (750 ca carbonate) for upset stomach/gas pain? if so, what dosage is acceptable (28lbs)?

Accepted Answer

Do not use: Do not use Adult Extra Strength Tums in a preschooler. There is a children's version of Tums- dosage for this age is 1/2 chewable tab maximum 2 tabs in 24 hours.

Question 2

how long between dose of tums and baby aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Rethink combination: Chronic administration of antacids may reduce serum salicylate concentrations in patients receiving large doses of aspirin or other salicylates. The mechanism involves reduction in salicylate renal tubular reabsorption due to urinary alkalinization by antacids, resulting in increased renal salicylate clearance.  Ref: www.drugs.com

Question 3

heartburn for 2 days(am approx 6 mo post cholecystectomy)discharge papers said stop otc antacids.would 1 dose of 'tums' or equivalent be safe? ty.

Accepted Answer

Heartburn: I don't see any harm in your taking occasional antacids like maalox or mylanta,but also avoid spicey foods, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine and oily foods. Medications like zantac, nexium (esomeprazole) or prilosec are effective. Tums contain calcium and if you have a history of kidney stones or elevated serum calcium levels, they would be harmful if taken in large amounts.

Question 4

hi, i received a rx for azithromycin. i took my 500mg dose today at 2:45pm. at about 5:15pm i took 3, 1000mg tums. will that cause a drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

No it will not: No it will not cause any drug interaction

Question 5

im on doxycycline 100mg and klonopin 0.5mg how long after my last dose can i take pepto bismol or tums or mylanta and which is the best thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Anxiety medications like Klonopin should be managed by your Psychiatrist. If you are receiving this medication from your PCP please discuss with that Doctor. If you are not confident in your Doctor please see another for a second opinion

Question 6

i was wondering my boy friends is taking both low dose aspirin and warfarin is it okay for him to use tums if he has heart burn?

Accepted Answer

: Blood thinners, anti-coagulants are not a do it yourself issue. Your bf needs to consult the doctor who is prescribing warfarin.

Question 7

what is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i already tried maalox and tums?

Accepted Answer

: Any of these will do Generally the first two work well. But if your symptoms are recurrent pl see your doc.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

how can i stop the burning if tum's and pepcid (famotidine) hasn't stopped it?

Accepted Answer

C MD: Find out what the problem is; could be esophagitis (inflamed foodpipe), stomach or duodennal inflammation or ulcer, or bigger problem.  Antacids like maalox (aluminum/magnesium hydroxide), or peptobismol (bismuth subsalicylate) may help. Stronger meds loke Omeprazole (prilosec otc) may help. Don't use for more than 2 wks w/o seeing md to make sure not a serious problem.  Cut out coffee, spicy food.

Question 10

is it safe to take 1-3 tums everyday?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. If you are dealing with stomach acid issues you should consider avoiding caffeine or nicotine or laying down after meals. If this is a constant issue over the counter acid reducers like omeprazole can be taken daily.

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Can i give my 2 (almost 3) yo adult extra strength tums (750 ca carbonate) for upset stomach/gas pain? if so, what dosage is acceptable (28lbs)?

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How long between dose of tums and baby aspirin?

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Heartburn for 2 days(am approx 6 mo post cholecystectomy)discharge papers said stop otc antacids.would 1 dose of 'tums' or equivalent be safe? ty.

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Hi, i received a rx for azithromycin. i took my 500mg dose today at 2:45pm. at about 5:15pm i took 3, 1000mg tums. will that cause a drug interaction?

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Im on doxycycline 100mg and klonopin 0.5mg how long after my last dose can i take pepto bismol or tums or mylanta and which is the best thank you?

A member asked:

I was wondering my boy friends is taking both low dose aspirin and warfarin is it okay for him to use tums if he has heart burn?

A member asked:

What is best for an upset stomach: pepto bismol liquid, mylanta one dose chewable tablets, or alka-seltzer extra strength heartburn relief chews? i already tried maalox and tums?

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How do 'tums' work?

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How can i stop the burning if tum's and pepcid (famotidine) hasn't stopped it?

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Is it safe to take 1-3 tums everyday?

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