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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Tums  Tums has 6 Side Effects total
4 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Tums |
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| | Tums is also known by the generic name Calcium Carbonate
USES:
This medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.
Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before. The manufacturer may have changed the ingredients. Also, products with similar names may contain different ingredients meant for different purposes. Taking the wrong product could harm you.
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Tums has 4 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Alkalosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tums Critical Seriousness - Impacted Stool - Fecal Impaction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tums Critical Seriousness - Kidney Stone is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tums Critical Seriousness - Swollen Ankles or Feet - Swelling of Ankles or Feet is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Tums |
Tums has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Taste Problems - Dysgeusia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Tums |
Tums Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Tums has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Tums has interactions of serious seriousness with 209 drug(s).
Tums has interactions of moderate seriousness with 1494 drug(s).
Tums has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Tums has 8 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Tums.
Tums Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Tums.
Hyperparathyroidism - Increased Activity of the Parathyroid Gland is a contraindication of Tums.
Osteolytic Neoplasm - Tumor that Dissolves Bone is a contraindication of Tums.
Sarcoidosis is a contraindication of Tums.
Relative Contraindications
Constipation - Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements is a contraindication of Tums.
Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Tums.
Kidney Stone is a contraindication of Tums.
Contraindication Warnings
Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Tums. |
Tums has 37 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Alcalak 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra Strength 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra-Strength 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra-Strength 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Extra-Strength 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Maximum Strength 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Antacid Ultra Strength 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Cal-Gest Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 320 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid Tropical 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Antacid Ultra Max St 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 1,177 Mg Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 320 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 400 Mg Chewable Tab
Calcium Carbonate 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab
Children's Pepto 400 Mg Chewable Tab
Fast Dissolve Antacid 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab
Maalox Rs 600 Mg (1.5 Gram) Chewable Tab
Rolaids Extra Strength 1,177 Mg Chewable Tab
Smooth Antacid 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Soothe 400 Mg Chewable Tab
Titralac 168 Mg (420 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums 200 Mg (500 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums Calcium For Life Bone 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums E-X 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums Extra Strength Smoothies 300 Mg (750 Mg) Chewable Tab
Tums Ultra 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
Ultra Strength Antacid 400 Mg (1,000 Mg) Chewable Tab
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Tums - Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea/vomiting, loss of appetite, mental/mood changes, headache, weakness, dizziness.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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