Hyperacidity, GERD, and ulcers:
Indications for TUMS E-X SUGAR FREE:
Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach.
Adult:
2–4 tabs as symptoms occur; max 9 tabs/day for 2 weeks.
Children:
Not recommended.
Warnings/Precautions:
Hypoparathyroidism.
See Also:
Pharmacologic Class:
Antacid.
Interactions:
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Adverse Reactions:
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Generic Availability:
Tums, E-X, Ultra (YES); Smoothies, E-X sugar free, Quik Pak (NO)
How Supplied:
Tums—12, 36, 150; Smoothies—12, 36, 60, 140; E-X—36, 48, 96, 200, 330; E-X Sugar Free—80; Ultra—36, 72, 160, 265
Vitamins, minerals, supplements:
Indications for TUMS E-X SUGAR FREE:
Calcium supplement.
Adult:
Chew 2 tabs twice daily.
Children:
Not recommended.
Warnings/Precautions:
Hypoparathyroidism. Assure adequate Vit. D intake.
Pharmacologic Class:
Antacid.
Interactions:
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Adverse Reactions:
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Generic Availability:
Tums, E-X, Ultra (YES); Smoothies, E-X sugar free, Quik Pak (NO)
How Supplied:
Tums—12, 36, 150; Smoothies—12, 36, 60, 140; E-X—36, 48, 96, 200, 330; E-X Sugar Free—80; Ultra—36, 72, 160, 265
