Tampa, FL
A 34-year-old male asked:
Is liquid antacid like: maalox, or mylanta, better than antacid tablets like: rolaids, or tums (calcium carbonate)?
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Dr. Bruce Jacobsanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Maalox or mylanta: may work faster than rolaids or tums, (calcium carbonate)but other that little difference
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