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33wks pregnant, i took 2 tums (calcium carbonate) for heartburn and now i'm itchy all over and developing what looks like hives on my legs and stomach. am i allergic?
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Unlikely: Hives are common but allergy to Tums (calcium carbonate) and it's inactive ingredients is not. You need to look elsewhere.
Answered 12/2/2015
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