Share on Facebook
Share on Twitter
Share on LinkedIn
Share by Email
Print
Tums Smoothies Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 750mg; chew tabs; berry fusion, peppermint, or assorted 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 Smoothies Indications
Indications
Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach.
Tums Smoothies 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 Smoothies Contraindications
Not Applicable
Tums Smoothies Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Tums Smoothies Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism.
Tums Smoothies Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tums Smoothies Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Tums Smoothies Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Tums Smoothies Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tums Smoothies Note
Not Applicable
Tums Smoothies Patient Counseling
See Literature
Tums Smoothies Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 750mg; chew tabs; berry fusion, peppermint, or assorted 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 Smoothies Indications
Indications
Calcium supplement.
Tums Smoothies Dosage and Administration
Adult
Chew 2 tabs twice daily.
Tums Smoothies Contraindications
Not Applicable
Tums Smoothies Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Tums Smoothies Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism. Assure adequate Vit. D intake.
Tums Smoothies Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tums Smoothies Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Tums Smoothies Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Tums Smoothies Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tums Smoothies Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Tums.
Tums Smoothies Patient Counseling
See Literature
