A 10-year-old female asked:
can my 10 year old take tums (calcium carbonate) she has a upset stomach from dranking a lot of egg nog ?
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Dr. Lois Freisleben-Cook answered
41 years experience Pediatrics
Yes: She can take TUMS (calcium carbonate) but it will not help nausea, just heartburn.
Answered on Apr 4, 2020
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Dr. Daniel Mckenna answered
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Depends: This can be a GI infection, gallbladder problem, ulcer, reflux, or something more sinister: such as low blood flow to the stomach or heart attack. It ... Read More
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Dr. Lori Semel answered
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Yes: It is ok to give him the Tums, (calcium carbonate) but the more important thing is why he has a stomach ache. If it persists, please be sure to have h ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tim Kilkenny answered
27 years experience Pediatrics
Yes: Tums (calcium carbonate) will be safe for her to try.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
37 years experience Family Medicine
Pretty quick: If an antacid is going to work it will work almost immediately. If it doesn't work in the first hour or two, chances are that it won't.
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