TUMS tablets for the treatment of heartburn are chewable tablets containing the active substance calcium carbonate, which neutralizes the acidity of the stomach.
Tums uses
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Ulcers of the stomach and duodenum.
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Gastric acidity.
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Reflux of the stomach, esophagus.
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Indigestion.
Tums side effects
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Stomach cramps.
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Feeling of fullness.
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Bloating, increased gases.
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Diarrhea or constipation.
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Weakness.
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Vomiting, nausea.
Contraindications for the use of TUMS tablets
Do not use TUMS tablets in the following cases:
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Hypersensitivity to one of the components of TUMS tablets.
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Stomach infections.
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Allergy to a sugar derivative because the product contains sugar.
Precautions for using Tums tablets
TUMS tablets are used in the following cases only after consulting a doctor:
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Pregnancy, lactation.
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Diabetes mellitus.
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Diseases of the kidneys, liver.
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The elderly.
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Heart disease.
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Cases of a low-sodium diet.
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Children under 12 years old.
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How to use TUMS tablets
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TUMS tablets are used according to the dosage prescribed by the doctor, the recommended dose is 2-4 tablets/ four times a day.
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Used orally, and must be chewed thoroughly before swallowing.
Storage conditions
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TUMS tablets are kept at a temperature below 25 degrees Celsius, out of the reach of children.
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