Do Tums Cause Constipation?
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Tums Dual Action Oral Precautions
Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to famotidine; or to other acid blockers (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine); or to other antacids containing calcium/magnesium; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which...
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Tums Ultra Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: CALCIUM CARBONATE ANTACID - ORALPronounced: (KAL-see-um KAR-bo-nate)Tums Ultra Oral Precautions Before taking calcium carbonate,... Read more »
Constipation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Constipation is most often defined as having a bowel movement less than 3 times per week. It usually is associated with hard stools or difficulty... Read more »
Diet: constipation
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Constipation and Impaction
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
What Is It? Normally, people have bowel movements at fairly regular intervals, and stool passes out of the body easily without much straining or... Read more »
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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