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Can tums (calcium carbonate) cause diarrhea or loose stools if taken once a day for last two weeks?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tums (calcium carbonate): Yes Tums (calcium carbonate) can cause gastric irritation which in turn can cause diarrhea.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/26/2020

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