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Can too much gaviscon and tums (calcium carbonate) cause kidney stones? had a kidney stone 9 yrs ago and fear getting another one.
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If your stone...: ...9 years ago was calcium-based, then please be aware that Tums (calcium carbonate) is a calcium-containing product.
Answered 11/4/2015
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