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How many Tums can you take in 24 hours?

Last Updated: 25th April, 2020

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Antacids may interact with certainprescriptiondrugs. When using this product: Do nottake more than15 tablets in 24 hours. If pregnant,do nottake more than 10 tablets in 24 hours.Do notuse the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks exceptunder theadvice and supervision of a doctor.

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Beside this, how many Tums can you take at once?

The Tums label advises taking only a fewinone sitting, not exceeding 7,500 milligrams, whichdependingon the dosage (it comes in 500, 750, and 1,000 mg doses)canrange anywhere from 7 to 15 tablets.

Secondly, can you take too much antacid? There are side effects from taking toomanyantacids. The least important side effects areconstipation(aluminum-containing antacids) ordiarrhea(magnesium-containing antacids. The accumulatedaluminum maybe toxic. Having said all this, occasional use, evendaily use, ofantacids generally is safe.

Subsequently, one may also ask, what happens if you take too much Tums?

Serious side effects can happen with an overdose oroveruseof antacids. Side effects include constipation, diarrhea,change inthe color of bowel movements, and stomachcramps.

How long can you take Tums?

Antacids are a good treatment for heartburnthatoccurs once in a while. Take antacids about 1 houraftereating or when you have heartburn. If you aretakingthem for symptoms at night, DO NOT take themwithfood.

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Cyndy Kohler

Professional

Can I take two Tums?

Antacids may interact with certain prescriptiondrugs.When using this product: Do not take more than10tablets in 24 hours. If pregnant, do not takemorethan 6 tablets in 24 hours. Do not use the maximumdosagefor more than 2 weeks except under the adviceandsupervision of a doctor.

Yasser Amay

Professional

Can you drink water after taking Tums?

Take this medicine by mouth. Chew itcompletelybefore swallowing. Drink a glass of wateraftertaking this medicine. Antacids are usuallytakenafter meals and at bedtime, or as directed by yourdoctor orhealth care professional.

Loic Hopps

Professional

How long does it take Tums to kick in?

Each heartburn treatment works differently, butingeneral: Antacids like Tums work instantly, butwearoff quickly. Antacids work best if taken 30 to 60minutesbefore eating. Histamine blockers take effect inabout anhour, but must be taken twice a day forheartburnprevention.

Soda Illgen

Explainer

Does Tums help with gas?

It is also used to treat symptoms ofextragas such as bloating and feelings ofpressure/discomfort inthe stomach/gut. Calcium carbonate is anantacid that works bylowering the amount of acid in the stomach.Simethicone works bybreaking up gas bubbles in thegut.

Fany Seifried

Explainer

Why are Tums bad for you?

The Important Reason to Cut Back. Yes,over-the-counterantacid pills (Tums or the genericalternative) aren'tharmful--they can help reduce acid inyour stomach and helpyou feel better when you'veencountered a meal thatdoesn't agree with you. But, too muchantacid can havebackfiring effects for health.

Argi Placinta

Explainer

What is the generic name for Tums?

BRAND NAME(S): Dicarbosil, Rolaids,Titralac,Tums. USES: This medication is used to treatsymptoms causedby too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upsetstomach, orindigestion. It is an antacid that works by lowering theamount ofacid in the stomach.

Neiba Weisselbaum

Pundit

Are Tums bad for your kidneys?

Patients who chew TUMS or other calciumcontainingantacids can experience AKI from something knownas“Milk-alkali syndrome.” The ingestionofexcessive amounts of calcium containing antacids leads toelevatedblood calcium, which may injure thekidneys.

Vidala Senlle

Pundit

What happens if I eat too many Tums?

Constipation or Diarrhea
Constipation is a potential side effect associatedwithtaking too much calcium carbonate. Difficult orinfrequentbowel movements may be accompanied by abdominal pain,cramping orbloating. Alternatively, intestinal irritation caused bytoomany Tums may lead todiarrhea.

Yair Buleo

Pundit

Can TUMS be used as a calcium supplement?

Calcium carbonate is also commonly foundinover-the-counter antacids, such as Rolaids andTums.You need to take calcium carbonate with food,because it'seasier for your body to absorb that way.

Barabara Novillo

Pundit

Do Tums make you poop?

Calcium carbonate (Alka-2, Chooz, Tums andothers)relieves heartburn, but also often causes constipation andacidrebound, which is an increase in the production of stomachacidafter the antacid effect has worn off. If you take toomuchcalcium carbonate for too long, the calcium content of theblood mayrise.

Helle Nayar

Pundit

What are the side effects of Tums?

Common Side effects of Calcium Carbonate include:
  • loss of appetite.
  • constipation.
  • gas (flatulence)
  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • high calcium levels.
  • low phosphate levels.
  • milk-alkali syndrome.

Tajuana Mugica

Teacher

Are Tums bad for your teeth?

Gum Disease and Tooth Decay
Antacids like TUMS are loaded with sugar,andsince many of them are chewable, they can get stuck intothecrevices of your teeth. Prolonged exposure can leadtocavities, especially since many people tend to use antacidsatnight when reflux gets worse.

Salman Hinkens

Teacher

Do you have to chew Tums?

TUMS® are intended to be chewedandswallowed but they come in different forms and strengths, soyoushould always follow the dosing directions on the thespecificTUMS® product label you areusing.

Asad Espinel

Teacher

Can children have Tums?

Comments about TUMS TUMS® RegularStrength500: These Tums also provide relief for acid andsourstomach as well as indigestion. Tums can be used byadultsand children 12 and older. Your child will lovethetaste.

Victorino Barrio

Teacher

Can you take too much calcium carbonate?

Too much calcium in your bloodstream iscalledhypercalcemia. It can cause your body's acid/basebalance tobecome more alkaline. If you have too muchcalcium inyour blood, it may be deposited in your kidneys. Thiscantrigger symptoms, such as excessive urinationandfatigue.

Yanameyaia Maslin

Reviewer

Are antacids constipating?

Antacids are great for fighting heartburn,butsome can cause constipation, particularly thosecontainingcalcium or aluminum, Dr. Park says. Fortunately, thedrugstoreaisles are crammed with options, so if one medication is aproblemyou can try something else.

Ildefonso Allal

Reviewer

Do Tums help with nausea?

What they do: Antacids, such as TumsandRolaids, contain an element like calcium or magnesium toneutralizethe acid secreted by your stomach lining. Products suchas Pepcidand Zantac, called H2 blockers, also help reducethe amountof acid that your stomach produces, alleviatingrefluxsymptoms.

Bonka Alloza

Reviewer

Is baking soda an antacid?

It is used as an antacid to treatheartburn,indigestion, and upset stomach. Sodium bicarbonateis a veryquick-acting antacid. It should be used only fortemporaryrelief. Sodium bicarbonate is the active ingredientinbaking soda.

Atilana Borkert

Reviewer

What is the best antacid?

Our Top Picks
  • Best Overall: TUMS Ultra Strength 1000 Assorted TropicalFruitAntacid.
  • Best Heartburn Relief: Alka-Seltzer Relief ChewsHeartburnAssorted Fruit.
  • Best Liquid Antacid: Mylanta Maximum Strength Antacid,ClassicFlavor, 12 Ounce.
  • Best Chewable Antacid: SoundHealth Extra StrengthAntacidChews.

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