Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers
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TUMS |
| Manufacturer |
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GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
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Antacid. |
| Generic Name |
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Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 200mg; chew tabs; peppermint or assorted fruit flavors. |
| Also |
• TUMS E-X
• TUMS E-X SUGAR FREE
• TUMS QUIK PAK
• TUMS ULTRA
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| Indications |
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Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1–3g chewed every hr as needed; usual max 8g/day for 2 wks. |
| Precautions |
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Hypoparathyroidism. |
| Interactions |
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Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria. |
| How Supplied |
Tums—12, 36, 75, 150
E-X—8, 24, 48, 96
E-X (tropical fruit)—250
E-X Sugar Free—48, 96
Ultra—36, 72
Quik Pak—24 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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