Tums Extra

Uses .

[ calcium carbonate ]

antacid for relieving heartburn, upset stomach; calcium for dietary supplementation and reducing the risk of osteoporosis

Dosing .

dyspepsia

[ 12 yo and older ]

Dose: 2-4 tabs PO prn; Max: 10 tabs/24h; Info: max 6 tabs/24h if pregnant

osteoporosis prevention, postmenopausal (off-label)

[ adults ]

Dose: 1 tab PO qid; Info: give w/ food

dietary supplementation (off-label)

[ individualize dose ]

Info: see Dietary Reference Intakes, Calcium table

renal dosing

[ peds ]

CrCl <25: consider dose adjustment based on calcium levels

HD/PD: not defined

[ adults ]

renal impairment: no adjustment

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[ not defined ]