Tums Assorted Fruit Antacid - Calcium Carbonate:

Fast effective relief from: indigestion, heartburn and trapped wind

• Neutralises excess stomach acid

Flavours: blackcurrant, cherry, lemon and orange.

Tums Assorted Fruit Antacid Directions:

Adults and children 12 years and over: Suck or chew 1 or 2 Tums tablets when needed, up to a maximum of 16 tablets in any 24 hours.

Pregnant women: Suck or chew 1 or 2 Tums tablets when needed, up to a maximum of 7 tablets in any 24 hours.

• Do not give to children under 12 years
• Do not take more than the recommended dose
• Consult your doctor  if your symptoms persist

If you take to many tablets contact your doctor or casualty department

Each Tums Assorted Fruit Antacid Tablet contains: Calcium carbonate 500mg.

Tums also contains: Dextrose, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate and sodium saccharine.

Flavours: blackcurrant, cherry, lemon and orange.

Colours: Patent blue V ( E131), ponceau 4R (E124), quinoline yellow (E104) and sunset yellow (E110).

• Colours E110 and E124 may cause allergic reactions 

Do not take Tums if you:

• Have ever had an allergic to calcium carbonate or any of the other ingredients
• Have kidney (e.g. kidney stones) or thyroid problems
• Are on a low phosphate diet
• Have a high blood calcium level
• Are taking cardiac glycosides (heart tablets e.g. digoxin)
• Have Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (a gastrin-secreting tumour)

Consult your doctor before taking Tums if you:

• Have been told by your doctor you have an intolerance to some sugars
• Have diabetes
• Are taking other medicines such as tetracycline antibiotics, bisphosphonates (for your bones), thiazide diuretics (water tablets).

Possible side effects: You may experience constipation, wind or changes in your blood while using Tums. You may get heartburn after you stop taking the tablets.

If you suffer from these or any other unwanted side effects talk to your doctor or pharmacist