do tums (calcium carbonate) work?

Question

How effective and safe are pepto-bismol and tums (calcium carbonate)? How do they work?

Answer 1

Depends on goal: Tums (calcium carbonate) neutralize stomach acidity and can relieve symptoms of this including gerd. Tums (calcium carbonate) are a good source of calcium and can be used for this purpose. So in fact they do 'work' for these purposes.

Answer 2

Tums (calcium carbonate): Tums (Calcium Carbonate) can help reduce symptoms from indigestion, stomach upset & heart burn. It can be used for calcium deficiency.

Answer 3

Yes: Absolutely! especially if your diet is low in calcium. Talk with your doctor about the appropriate amount if you are unsure. In addition, all nursing mothers should continue to take prenatal vitamins at least until your baby has weaned from the breast.

Answer 4

Yes: Yes, no problem. That is totally fine and safe for baby.

Answer 5

Yes: Women who are breastfeeding can take calcium supplements. If a woman is planning to take more than the usual over-the-counter dose of calcium per day, she should first talk with her own doctor, to be sure she would not be at risk of getting problems from taking too much calcium.

Answer 6

Yes: Having a diet rich in calcium is ideal for the bone structure and health of both mom and baby. If you don't eat many calcium-rich foods, a calcium supplement may be helpful.

Answer 7

Yes: It will affect the baby's bones in a good manner as your dietary calcium provides the building blocks for strength. I believe there is good reason to think that dietary calcium is better absorbed than supplements, but be sure your overall intake meets your provider's recommendations.

Answer 8

Calcium is important: As a pregnant woman, you should get 1500 mg of calcium daily in 3 separated doses. This is more for you than for your baby since the baby will take whatever it needs from your system if you don't have enough. You should also make sure that you have enough vitamin d. The only sources are sun and pills. If you live in the midwest or are a woman of color you need about 1-2, 000 units daily.

Answer 9

Yes: But bear in mind that there is an upper limit to the beneficial amount and more than your provider recommends is not necessarily better.

Answer 10

Yes: An antacid can definitely help, but so can something simple like positional changes. Sitting upright or standing for 3-4 hours after dinner can reduce reflux/heartburn and allow for a better night sleep.

Answer 11

Maybe: But the difficulty sleeping may be more due to the heavy meal. To improve the possibility for good sleep, avoid eating within two hours of going to sleep. Avoid alcohol, caffein and sugar. Do not watch tv in bed. Get in bed only when you are ready to go to sleep. A professional trained in sleep medicine can help you with this.

Answer 12

Diet or supplement: Calcium is present in a number of non bovine products. Goat's milk, feta cheese, fortified orange juice, other milk substitutes, etc. It is also readily as a straight calcium pill, often sold with vitamin d added. Another simple source is "tums" that has calcium in its antacid tablets.

Answer 13

Calcium requirement: Although milk and dairy products are good sources of calcium, the following are also good: calcium fortified orange juice and soy milk, salmon, tofu, white beans, broccoli, collards, baked beans and selected fortified breakfat cereals.

Answer 14

Besides supplements: Try other types of milk that are fortified such as soy or almond. Calcium fortified orange juice. Firm tofu. Almond ( 1oz) has 70mg. Collard greens 1 cup 350 mg black eyed peas (1cup 200mg) keep in mind u need about 1000 to 1400 mg calcium. If you take supplement make sure they come from a food source such as soy or algae or vegetables. The absorption is best when the supplement is from real food.

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