Therapeutic Indications Of Tums Tablets

• Acid reflux, which can include regurgitation, bitter taste, persistent dry cough, pain when lying down, and trouble swallowing
• Heartburn, which is a burning sensation in your chest or throat caused by acid reflux
• Indigestion, which is a pain in your upper gut that can feel like gas or bloating
• Peptic ulcer, which is a sore on the lining of your stomach, small intestine, or esophagus

Undesirable Side Effects Of Tums Tablets

• Diarrhea or constipation.
• Flatulence (wind)
• Stomach cramps.
• Feeling sick or vomiting.
• Tiredness or weakness
• Nausea

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Tums Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Reduce Hyperacidity

• Eat sparingly and slowly
• Avoid certain foods that are more likely than others to trigger reflux, including mint, fatty foods, spicy foods, tomatoes, onions, garlic, coffee, tea and chocolate
• Don't drink carbonated beverages, drink flat water instead of sparkling water.
• Stay up after eating
• Don't move too fast
• Sleep on an incline
• Lose weight
• If you smoke, quit since Nicotine may relax the lower esophageal sphincter.
• Check your medications: Some drugs including postmenopausal estrogen, tricyclic antidepressants, and anti-inflammatory painkillers can relax the sphincter, while others particularly bisphosphonates, which are taken to increase bone density, can irritate the esophagus.