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I took too many tums (calcium carbonate) now what?

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Not a problem: Your body will effectively deal with the extra calcium and antiacid character of more Tums (calcium carbonate) than the usual dose. This is not dangerous.

Dr Steiner agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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