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What is Tums EX? Tums® E-X is an over the counter antacid that contains 750 mg of calcium carbonate, equivalent to elemental calcium 300 mg.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

GlaxoSmithKline's Tums EX site


Reasons Taken

6 patients in the community are taking or have taken Tums EX.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Heartburn 3 50%
stomach 2 33%
Other 1 16%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Tums EX.

  750 mg As needed 1500 mg As needed 2250 mg As needed 2 Daily
  3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Tums EX or how long patients were taking Tums EX before stopping.

Currently taking Tums EX

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
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1
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3


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