Tums is an over the counter Antacid which is used to get relieve from heartburn, acid indigestion and upset stomach. It work by neutralizing excess acid in body. It do work in seconds to get relief from heartburn Its active ingredient is calcium Carbonate it react with acid to form water and carbon dioxide. Tums is come in Varieties and forms. In this Blog Post you know about all ingredient of tums
What Are Tums?
Tums is a Medication, it is brand of the antacid which is formed by calcium carbonate It is mainly used for neutralising stomach acid . Tums comes in Various Form in which tablets are popular because it is easy to take and these chewable tablets can be taken orally. In different Varieties include berry, cherry etc are their fruit flavours. Sometimes people also used this medication to increase calcium level in body
Common Uses of Tums
Tums is primarily used to treat Heartburn, Acid Indigestion, Sour stomach, Upset stomach these are caused by excess stomach acid. Mainly its main use is to Neutralize acid
How to Use Tums
For Chewable Form Take a tablet. Chew this tablet very well then swallow it and then drink water if needed, for Liquid Form shake the product bottle well before taking it
Take tums for regular interval and Always follow the label guideline and doctor’s advice for better results
Dosage Guidelines
The quantity of Calcium Carbonate vary in each product so for dosage read the dosage guideline written on Product
Here some Products guidelines
Tums Chewy Bites:-
- Only for Adults and Children Over the age of 12 year
- Chew 2 to 4 tums chewy bites if symptoms occur
Tums Chewy Bites with gas relief:-
- Only for Adults and Children Over the age of 12 year
- Chew 1 to 2 tums chewy bites with gas relief if symptoms occur or as per doctor guidance
Potential Side Effects
While taking tums is generally safe if it is taken as per recommend, but in some of the cases some side effects may occur
- Constipation
- Gas or Bloating
- Nausea
- Too Much Calcium if overdose use
The Active Ingredient: Calcium Carbonate
Calcium Carbonate is the main and active ingredient of tums. For neutralizing acid all work is done by calcium carbonate. During digestion our body produce hydrochloric acid sometimes due to some reason this acid is produced in excess which causes heartburn and burning sensation. Calcium Carbonate acts as a base to react with HCL acid and this process neutralize excess acid. This is also boost calcium in your body
Inactive Ingredients
The Inactive Ingredients may vary on the flavors and type of product. but the common inactive ingredient are :-
- Sucrose
- Corn Starch
- Talc
- Mineral oil
- Artificial colors and flavors
- Sodium Compounds
The purpose of each inactive ingredient is to give flavor , binding , coloring to product
Some FAQs
Do Tums Help with Nausea?
If Nausea is due to Indigestion of acid then Yes, Tums helps with nausea. In general it is not made for treatment of nausea caused by motion sickness, Infection. For nausea treatment other Anti-Nausea are appropriate
Can I Take 2 Tums at once?
If you feel more Heartburn then you can take tums twice at a time. But is important to know that do not take more than the maximum dose which is written on package or doctors recommend
Does Tums help with gas?
Tums are not formed for Reliving gas But due to Acid relief some people also feel gas relief
How Often Can You Take Tums
You Can take tums at any time thought the day. But do not exceed maximum daily dose (written on Label). Most people use tums every 2 to 4 hour. Do not take tums for more then 2 weeks
