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Tums Extra Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 750mg; chew tabs; assorted berry, assorted fruit, or tropical fruit flavors.
Pharmacological Class
Antacid.
How Supplied
Chew tabs (500mg)—contact supplier; Smoothies—60, 108; Extra—96; Sugar Free—80; Ultra—12, 56, 72, 160
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
Extra, Ultra (YES); Smoothies, Sugar free, Quik Pak (NO)
Tums Extra Indications
Indications
Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach.
Tums Extra Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<12yrs: not recommended. ≥12yrs: 2–4 chew tabs as symptoms occur; max 10 chew tabs per 24hrs. Pregnancy: max 6 chew tabs per 24hrs.
Tums Extra Contraindications
Not Applicable
Tums Extra Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Tums Extra Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism.
Tums Extra Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tums Extra Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Tums Extra Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Tums Extra Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tums Extra Note
Not Applicable
Tums Extra Patient Counseling
See Literature
Tums Extra Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 750mg; chew tabs; assorted berry, assorted fruit, or tropical fruit flavors.
Pharmacological Class
Antacid.
See Also
How Supplied
Chew tabs (500mg)—contact supplier; Smoothies—60, 108; Extra—96; Sugar Free—80; Ultra—12, 56, 72, 160
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
Extra, Ultra (YES); Smoothies, Sugar free, Quik Pak (NO)
Tums Extra Indications
Indications
Calcium supplement.
Tums Extra Dosage and Administration
Adult
Chew 2 tabs twice daily.
Tums Extra Contraindications
Not Applicable
Tums Extra Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Tums Extra Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism. Assure adequate Vit. D intake.
Tums Extra Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tums Extra Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Tums Extra Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Tums Extra Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tums Extra Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Tums.
Tums Extra Patient Counseling
See Literature
