Relieves upset stomach These tums work great for upset stomach, heartburn and indigestion. They are chewy and taste good too.

Great taste and it works! I've always purchased the old chalk-like Tums brand and was hesitant the chewy ones would work. I'll never go back! For the same price, you get a better taste and the same effectiveness as the old stuff.

Active Ingredients: Per Tablet: Calcium Carbonate USP (750 mg). Purpose: Antacid. Inactive Ingredients: Acacia Gum, Alcohol, Ammonium Hydroxide, Beeswax, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Carmine, Carnauba Wax, Citric Acid, Coconut Oil, Corn Starch, Corn Syrup, Dextrin, Ethyl Acetate, Ethyl Alcohol, FD&C Blue No.

While tums aren't harmful, when taken in excess they can be detrimental to our health. Tums are calcuim carbonate, a basic compound that is used to neutralize gastric acid (the acid I mentioned aboved that is produced in your stomach). Gastric acid is present in our stomach's for a few reasons.

When ingested on an empty stomach, an antacid leaves your stomach too quickly and can only neutralize acid for 30 to 60 minutes. It's important to consult your doctor or pharmacist before you take an antacid if you're on other medications to prevent interactions.

Serious side effects Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Chewable tablets should be chewed thoroughly before being swallowed; do not swallow them whole. Drink a full glass of water after taking either the regular or chewable tablets or capsules.

6 chews The recommended dosing for Tums Chewy Delights is: Adults and adolescents ages 12 years and older: Take 2 to 3 chews (2,354 to 3,531 mg) when symptoms happen. Maximum dose: Don't take more than 6 chews (7,062 mg) in 24 hours. Maximum dose during pregnancy: Don't take more than 4 chews (4,708 mg) in 24 hours.

You shouldn't take antacids if you are allergic or hypersensitive to any ingredients in a specific brand or formulation, per the National Library of Medicine. Ask your doctor before taking antacids if you: Have kidney, liver, or heart disease.

However, foods high in oxalic acid (spinach or rhubarb), or phytic acid (bran and whole grains) may decrease calcium absorption. Calcium may be taken with food to increase absorption. Consider spacing calcium administration for at least 2 hours before or after consuming foods high in oxalic acid or phytic acid.

Chew it completely before swallowing. Follow the directions on the label. Drink a glass of water after taking this medication. Antacids are usually taken after meals and at bedtime, or as directed by your care team.

Taking antacids with food, alcohol and other medicines It's best to take antacids with food or soon after eating because this is when you're most likely to get indigestion or heartburn. The effect of the medicine may also last longer if taken with food.