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I'm 38 weeks pregnant, would taking more than the recommended amount of chewey tums (calcium carbonate) hurt me or the baby?
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TUMS (calcium carbonate): You should not take more than recommended amount of medication. If you are not having symptom control with the Tums (calcium carbonate) ask your obstetrician for other alternatives. Take care!
Answered 2/18/2015
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