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Does tums taken for acidity has any negative effect in kidneys or liver?
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Tums: Tums neutralizes acid in the digestive tract itself, and does not produce any byproducts which would affect the kidneys or the liver. It is safe to use as long as you follow the instructions on the bottle. Good luck.
Answered 5/21/2017
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