Calcium Antacid Extra Strength
Calcium Antacid Extra Strength 96 Tablets Chewable
What is Calcium Antacid Extra Strength?
Tums Extra Strength 750 is an over-the-counter antacid designed to provide fast relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. Each tablet contains 750 mg of calcium carbonate, which works by neutralizing stomach acid. In addition to its antacid properties, Tums Extra Strength 750 also serves as a calcium supplement, contributing to daily calcium intake.Side Effects
- Headache that will not go away, dry mouth, loss of appetite, severe constipation.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Warnings
- If you are using a large amount of calcium or using it for a long time, your doctor might need to check your blood on a regular basis. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- Some health problems can affect how much calcium you should take. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or digestion problems, such as on-going diarrhea, not absorbing nutrients properly, or not having enough acid in your stomach.
- You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you are allergic to shellfish. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones. Make sure your doctor knows if you have had problems with too much calcium (hypercalcemia) or too little calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia). Some health problems that can cause hypercalcemia are sarcoidosis or problems with your parathyroid gland.
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- Headache that will not go away, dry mouth, loss of appetite, severe constipation.
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- If you are using a large amount of calcium or using it for a long time, your doctor might need to check your blood on a regular basis. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- Some health problems can affect how much calcium you should take. Tell your doctor if you have stomach or digestion problems, such as on-going diarrhea, not absorbing nutrients properly, or not having enough acid in your stomach.
- You should not use certain brands of this medicine if you have kidney disease or are on dialysis, because they may harm your kidneys. Ask your caregiver what brands are best for you.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you are allergic to shellfish. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease or have ever had kidney stones. Make sure your doctor knows if you have had problems with too much calcium (hypercalcemia) or too little calcium in your blood (hypocalcemia). Some health problems that can cause hypercalcemia are sarcoidosis or problems with your parathyroid gland.
Calcium Antacid Extra Strength Coupons & Prices
Calcium Antacid Extra Strength 96 Tablets Chewable
What is Calcium Antacid Extra Strength ?
Tums Extra Strength 750 is an over-the-counter antacid designed to provide fast relief from heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach. Each tablet contains 750 mg of calcium carbonate, which works by neutralizing stomach acid. In addition to its antacid properties, Tums Extra Strength 750 also serves as a calcium supplement, contributing to daily calcium intake.
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