A 35-year-old female asked:
Are tums (calcium carbonate) safe during pregnancy? if so, how many can i take a day?
4 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Tracy Lovellanswered
Internal Medicine - rheumatology 23 years experience
See below: Yes they are---do not take more than what is recommend on the package.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
Yes: Tums are basically calcium carbonate. You can take up to 2-3 tablets a day.
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Dr. Randy Bakeranswered
Holistic Medicine 42 years experience
Not best choice: Tums (calcium carbonate) are technically safe but i would not take because they contain corn starch which is probably genetically modified and thus contains bt toxin. I'd avoid peppermint, which increases reflux, and the fruit ones contain artificial colors and flavors. For better alternatives see http://chriskresser.Com/heartburn and http://www.Earthclinic.Com/cures/heartburn.Html.
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 58 years experience
Should be fine: If you are having severe symptoms of gastric indigestion it would be advisable to discuss this with your obstetrician. You may want to be on medication somewhat stronger than topical tums, (calcium carbonate) and you should also be checked for helicobacter infection. Have a great baby.
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