Tums Antacid

TUMS is one of the leading brands of antacids in the United States. The primary ingredient in most TUMS products is calcium carbonate, which helps to effectively neutralize gastric acids that cause heartburn.  

Gastric acids are necessary for breaking down food in the stomach to support digestive health, but sometimes, the enzymes leak into the esophagus, which is the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. The presence of stomach acids in the esophagus can cause painful, burning feelings in the chest and throat. 

When you consume a TUMS antacid chewable, the calcium carbonate reaches the esophagus and gets to work dissolving the acids that cause heartburn. 

TUMS antacid tablets are easy to take, especially compared to liquid antacids that need to be measured. They're available in resealable containers, so you can pop a tablet into your mouth whenever you need it. Chews that are individually wrapped can be kept conveniently in your bag in case heartburn catches you off guard when you're out. 

For maximum benefit, chew tablets thoroughly to release the active ingredients and then swallow. Refer to the directions on each package for recommended dosages. 

TUMS antacids come in three strengths to help alleviate your symptoms and contain the following amounts of calcium carbonate per tablet:  

• Regular strength: 500mg  

• Extra strength: 750mg  

• Ultra strength: 1,000mg 

The classic TUMS antacid is a round, hard chewable tablet with a slightly chalky texture. If you prefer to take something softer, consider TUMS Chewy Delights. Another option is TUMS Chewy Bites, which combines a hard outer shell with a soft center. 

TUMS products are available in a variety of flavors to appeal to your taste buds, such as cherry, berry, tropical fruit and mint. TUMS antacid tablets are easy to take, especially compared to liquid antacids that need to be measured. They're available in resealable containers, so you can pop a tablet into your mouth whenever you need it. Chews that are individually wrapped can be kept conveniently in your bag in case heartburn catches you off guard when you're out. 

For maximum benefit, chew tablets thoroughly to release the active ingredients and then swallow. Refer to the directions on each package for recommended dosages. 

TUMS antacids come in three strengths to help alleviate your symptoms and contain the following amounts of calcium carbonate per tablet:  

• Regular strength: 500mg  

• Extra strength: 750mg  

• Ultra strength: 1,000mg 

The classic TUMS antacid is a round, hard chewable tablet with a slightly chalky texture. If you prefer to take something softer, consider TUMS Chewy Delights. Another option is TUMS Chewy Bites, which combines a hard outer shell with a soft center. 

TUMS products are available in a variety of flavors to appeal to your taste buds, such as cherry, berry, tropical fruit and mint. 

One tablet of TUMS contains between 0.5 grams and 1.45 grams of carbohydrates. Here's the carbohydrate content of a few TUMS products:  

• TUMS Extra Strength 750: 1.1 grams 

• TUMS Smoothies Extra Strength: 1.45 grams 

• TUMS Ultra Strength 1000: 1.45 grams 

The primary active ingredient in most TUMS products is calcium carbonate, which relieves heartburn, acid indigestion, sour stomach and upset stomach related to these symptoms. Antacids typically don't provide relief from gas or bloating unless they include another active ingredient — such as simethicone — to specifically target these symptoms.