Generic Name and Formulations:
Calcium (as carbonate) 750mg; chew tabs; wintergreen, assorted berry, assorted fruit, or tropical fruit flavors.
Company:
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Indications for TUMS E-X:
Acid indigestion, heartburn, upset or sour stomach.
Adult Dose for TUMS E-X:
2–4 tabs as symptoms occur; max 10 tabs/day for 2 weeks.
Children's Dose for TUMS E-X:
Not recommended.
See Also:
TUMS
TUMS E-X SUGAR FREE
TUMS QUIK PAK
TUMS SMOOTHIES
TUMS ULTRA
Pharmacological Class:
Antacid.
Warnings/Precautions:
Hypoparathyroidism.
Interactions:
Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Adverse Reactions:
Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
How Supplied:
Tums—12, 36, 150; Smoothies—12, 36, 60, 140; E-X—36, 48, 96, 200, 330; E-X Sugar Free—80; Ultra—36, 72, 160, 265; Quik Pak—24
Indications for TUMS E-X:Calcium supplement.
Adult Dose for TUMS E-X:Chew 2 tabs twice daily.
Children's Dose for TUMS E-X:Not recommended.
See Also:TUMS
TUMS E-X SUGAR FREE
TUMS QUIK PAK
TUMS SMOOTHIES
TUMS ULTRA
Warnings/Precautions:Hypoparathyroidism. Assure adequate Vit. D intake.
Interactions:Calcium blocks absorption of tetracyclines. May affect absorption of other drugs. Absorption blocked by corticosteroids, foods such as rhubarb, spinach, bran.
Adverse Reactions:Hypercalcemia, hypercalciuria.
How Supplied:Tums—12, 36, 150; Smoothies—12, 36, 60, 140; E-X—36, 48, 96, 200, 330; E-X Sugar Free—80; Ultra—36, 72, 160, 265; Quik Pak—24