Monograph Details
|
|
Gastrointestinal Tract
> Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers
|
|
TUMS KIDS |
| Manufacturer |
|
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals |
| Legal Classification |
|
OTC |
| Pharmacological Class |
|
Antacid. |
| Generic Name |
|
Calcium carbonate 750mg; chew tabs; cherry blast flavor; contains gluten. |
| Indications |
|
Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach. |
| Children |
|
<2yrs (<24lbs): individualize. 2–4yrs (24–47lbs): ½ chew tab; max 2 tabs/24hrs. >4yrs (>49lbs): 1 chew tab; max 4 tabs/24hrs. |
| Precautions |
|
Hypoparathyroidism. |
| Adverse Reactions |
|
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria. |
| How Supplied |
|
Chew tabs—36 |
| Additional Resources |
|
• Related Prescribing Note |
|
|
|
|
