Tums Vs. Maalox
- Maalox Advanced Oral Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (KAL-see-um KAR-buh-nate/sye-METH-ih-cone)
Uses
This combination medication is used to treat symptoms caused by too much stomach acid such as heartburn, upset stomach, or indigestion. It is also used to treat symptoms of extra gas such as bloating and feelings of pressure/discomfort in the stomach/gut. Calcium carbonate is an antacid that works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach. Simethicone works by breaking up...
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