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