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My face broke out in a red itchy rash after taking a couple tums, (calcium carbonate) is there anything that will make it go away?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Claritin or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will help. Can add zantac also.

Answered 2/2/2019

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