TUMS Extra Strength Chewable Antacid Tablets: Fast Relief for Heartburn, Assorted Fruit
Summer BBQs, spicy meals, and your favorite rich foods shouldn’t come with the discomfort of heartburn. If your goal is to quickly alleviate extra strength heartburn and acid indigestion with a pleasant-tasting, chewable antacid, TUMS Extra Strength Chewable Antacid Tablets are here to help you fight back fast.
Why Choose TUMS Extra Strength for Heartburn Relief?
TUMS provides powerful, fast-acting relief from heartburn, so you can get back to enjoying life’s moments without discomfort holding you back.
- Extra Strength Formula: Delivers robust relief from even tough heartburn and acid indigestion.
- Starts Working in Seconds: TUMS goes to work fast to neutralize stomach acid on contact, providing quick relief when you need it most.
- Delicious Chewable Tablets: Comes in assorted fruit flavors, making heartburn relief a more pleasant experience. No water needed!
- Enjoy Your Favorite Foods: Helps you manage occasional heartburn symptoms that can follow meals like BBQs, spicy wings, or tangy sauces.
- Trusted Brand: TUMS has been a trusted remedy for heartburn relief for decades.
- Convenient Value Size: The 330-count bottle ensures you’re prepared for heartburn whenever it strikes.
Key Features & How TUMS Works
- Active Ingredient: Calcium Carbonate USP (Specify mg per tablet, e.g., 750mg or 1000mg – check product label)
- Effectively neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach associated with these symptoms.
- Chewable format for easy consumption anywhere, anytime.
- Assorted fruit flavors for a great taste.
- Large 330-count bottle.
Certifications/Trust Signals: Trusted Brand for Decades, Goes to work in seconds, Available in a 330-count value size. Manufactured under FDA guidelines for OTC products.
How to Use TUMS Extra Strength
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: Chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor. Do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor. Do not take more than [e.g., 10 tablets for 750mg strength / 7 tablets for 1000mg strength – confirm from product label] tablets in a 24-hour period.
Always refer to the product label for complete dosing information and warnings.
Expert Input
The role of antacids like TUMS in managing occasional heartburn is well-established. This product has been reviewed by our consulting pharmacists (PharmD). For persistent symptoms, consult your healthcare provider.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient (per tablet): Calcium Carbonate USP [Specify exact mg, e.g., 750mg or 1000mg]*
Purpose: Antacid
Inactive Ingredients: [e.g., sucrose, calcium carbonate, corn starch, talc, mineral oil, adipic acid, artificial flavors, sodium polyphosphate, red 40 lake, yellow 6 lake, yellow 5 (tartrazine) lake, blue 1 lake. List to be confirmed from actual product label]*
*Please refer to the product packaging for the most current and accurate list of ingredients and their strengths.
Safety Information & Warnings
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs.
When using this product, do not take more than the recommended maximum daily dose for more than 2 weeks consecutively unless directed by a doctor.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How quickly does TUMS Extra Strength work?
- TUMS Extra Strength goes to work in seconds by neutralizing stomach acid on contact, providing fast relief from heartburn symptoms.
- What is the active ingredient in TUMS?
- The active ingredient in TUMS is Calcium Carbonate USP, which works as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid. The exact amount per tablet should be checked on the product label (e.g., 750mg or 1000mg for Extra Strength varieties).
- Can I take TUMS if I’m pregnant?
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s always best to ask a health professional before using any medication, including TUMS. They can provide advice based on your specific health situation.
- How many TUMS Extra Strength tablets can I take in a day?
- For adults and children 12 years and older, chew 2-4 tablets as symptoms occur. Do not take more than the maximum recommended daily dosage (e.g., 10 tablets for 750mg strength or 7 tablets for 1000mg strength in 24 hours – confirm exact maximums from the product label). Do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks except under the advice and supervision of a doctor.
- Are TUMS chewable tablets gluten-free?
- Many TUMS products are gluten-free, but it’s always best to check the specific product packaging for the most up-to-date information regarding allergens like gluten.
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