Usages
Main Use
Other Uses
Some other uses of Tums include preventing or treating low calcium levels for people who do not consume enough calcium. Tums is sometimes used as a calcium supplement. (“Drugs & Medications - Tums oral”).
How to Use
To use Tums, you must consuming the tablet with food, as directed for the product. Do not eat withing 2 hours of sleeping ("Tums" 1). If you are using the chewable variant, chew well before swallowing. If you are using the liquid variant, shake the bottle well before consumption. Read and follow instructions on the packaging of the product for serving sizes. If you are not sure about other information ask your doctor or pharmacist. If your condition continues or worsens then contact your doctor. (“Drugs & Medications - Tums oral”).
How it Works
Unlike other medication for heartburn, this one travels directly to the source of the heartburn. The Tums antacid tablets goes to work within seconds, it dissolves easily, neutralizing the acid on contact which relieves pain quickly ("TUMS® FAQ" ).