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Tums Ultra Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 1000mg; chew tabs; assorted berry, peppermint, 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 Ultra Indications
Indications
Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach.
Tums Ultra Dosage and Administration
Adults and Children
<12yrs: not recommended. ≥12yrs: 2–3 chew tabs as symptoms occur; max 7 chew tabs per 24hrs. Pregnancy: max 5 chew tabs per 24hrs.
Tums Ultra Contraindications
Not Applicable
Tums Ultra Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Tums Ultra Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism.
Tums Ultra Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tums Ultra Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Tums Ultra Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Tums Ultra Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tums Ultra Note
Not Applicable
Tums Ultra Patient Counseling
See Literature
Tums Ultra Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Calcium (as carbonate) 1000mg; chew tabs; assorted berry, peppermint, 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 Ultra Indications
Indications
Calcium supplement.
Tums Ultra Dosage and Administration
Adult
Chew 2 tabs once or twice daily.
Tums Ultra Contraindications
Not Applicable
Tums Ultra Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Tums Ultra Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Hypoparathyroidism. Assure adequate Vit. D intake.
Tums Ultra Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Tums Ultra Interactions
Interactions
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Tums Ultra Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
Tums Ultra Clinical Trials
See Literature
Tums Ultra Note
Notes
Formerly known under the brand name Tums.
Tums Ultra Patient Counseling
See Literature
