Tums Dual Action famotidine, calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide FAMOTIDINE FAMOTIDINE CALCIUM CARBONATE CARBONATE ION CALCIUM CATION MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE MAGNESIUM CATION HYDROXIDE ION ASPARTAME D&C RED NO. 7 DEXTRATES FD&C BLUE NO. 1 ALUMINUM OXIDE FD&C RED NO. 40 GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE ANHYDROUS LACTOSE LACTOSE MONOHYDRATE MAGNESIUM STEARATE CELLULOSE, MICROCRYSTALLINE POLYSORBATE 80 POVIDONES TALC light and dark pink TUMS;3
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Principal Display Panel TUMS DUAL ACTION Famotidine 10mg/Calcium Carbonate 800mg Magnesium Hydroxide 165mg Tablets ACID REDUCER+ANTACID JUST ONE TABLET relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion 50 CHEWABLE TABLETS BERRY FLAVOR Tips For Managing Heartburn • Do not lie flat or bend over after eating • Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach • Do not eat before bedtime • Raise the head of your bed • Avoid heartburn causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables • Eat slowly and avoid big meals • If overweight, lose weight • Quit smoking DO NOT USE IF PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING Distributed by: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P. Moon Township, PA 15108 ©2008 GlaxoSmithKline www.tums.com 62079XA Tums Dual Action 50 tablet carton
- Principal Display Panel TUMS DUAL ACTION Famotidine 10mg/Calcium Carbonate 800mg Magnesium Hydroxide 165mg Tablets ACID REDUCER+ANTACID JUST ONE TABLET relieves heartburn due to acid indigestion 50 CHEWABLE TABLETS BERRY FLAVOR Tips For Managing Heartburn • Do not lie flat or bend over after eating • Do not wear tight-fitting clothing around the stomach • Do not eat before bedtime • Raise the head of your bed • Avoid heartburn causing foods such as rich, spicy, fatty or fried foods, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables • Eat slowly and avoid big meals • If overweight, lose weight • Quit smoking DO NOT USE IF PRINTED FOIL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING Distributed by: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, L.P. Moon Township, PA 15108 ©2008 GlaxoSmithKline www.tums.com 62079XA Tums Dual Action 50 tablet carton
Overview
Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
Indications & Usage
Use relieves heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach
Dosage & Administration
Directions ∘ do not swallow tablet whole: chew completely ∘ to relieve symptoms, chew 1 tablet before swallowing ∘ do not use more than 2 chewable tablets in 24 hours • children under 12 years: ask a doctor
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to famotidine or other acid reducers Do not use • if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See you doctor. • with other acid reducers Ask a doctor before use if you have • had heartburn over 3 months. This may be a sign of a more serious condition. • heartburn with l ightheadedness, sweating, or dizziness • chest pain or shoulder pain with shortness of breath; sweating; pain spreading to arms, neck or shoulders; or lightheadedness • frequent chest pain • frequent wheezing, particularly with heartburn • unexplained weight loss • nausea or vomiting • stomach pain Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. Stop use and ask a doctor if • your heartburn continues or worsens • you need to take this product for more than 14 days If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purpose Acid reducer Antacid Antacid
Do Not Use
Do not use • if you have trouble or pain swallowing food, vomiting with blood, or bloody or black stools. These may be signs of a serious condition. See you doctor. • with other acid reducers
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • your heartburn continues or worsens • you need to take this product for more than 14 days
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Questions
Questions or comments? call toll-free 1-800-897-7535 (English/Spanish) weekdays
Similar Drugs
Related medications based on brand, generic name, substance, active ingredients.