What is tums?

Alka-Mints 850 mg Chewable Tab
Drug Name: CALCIUM CARBONATE ANTACID-ORAL
Other Brand Names: Dicarbosil, Rolaids, Titralac, Tums
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.
Posts on tums (2561)
I have gas and it feels like it is in my chest. Is it okay to take TUMs?
I'm open to other...
I've just started taking zantac, and I don't know if I'll have any side effects, or if my r...
Due to severe osteoporosis, my mom (at 69yo) spontaneously fractured her left tibia and fib...
Does anyone know if it is safe for u to take tums while pregnant?
I've heard some adverse things about taking Tums and other things when pregnant... I read o...
I am wondering if it is safe to eat a couple of tums each day. I have started having some w...
I was going to ask my dr. this yesterday but I forgot, does anyone know if it's safe to tak...
The first time I took Tums was about a year ago and I broke out in a really itchy rash all ...
Stupid question but I just wanted to make sure-
I am transitioning my son from the baby ...
Journals about tums(4)
Well, I had diarrhea for 2 days straight, so I took some Pepto. Then I had heartburn r...
Because the Pepto was not working well and making my bowel movements black I tried Tum...
All day today I have just felt off. I have been really crampy, gassy, and just overall...