Tums Antacid Aluminum
The combination of calcium carbonate and magnesium is commonly found in antacids, which are medicines that provide heartburn relief.
Calcium carbonate with magnesium overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a substance containing these ingredients.
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Generic Name: ALUMINUM/MAGNESIUM ANTACID/SIMETHICONE - ORAL Pronounced: (a-LOO-mi-num/mag-NEE-zee-um/sye-METH-i-cone) Side Effects This medication... Read more »
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Acid Reflux Medications
Antacids When a person comes to a doctor with acid reflux symptoms, often the first medication type suggested is an antacid. Antacids that contain aluminum and magnesium lower the acid levels in the stomach. Antacids with simethicone break up...
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