Article: Most Tums products recommend taking doses of 2-4 tablets. However, some stronger products, like Tums Ultra, should be taken in doses of 2-3 tablets.  When in doubt, read the label on your Tums product. Different products and concentrations may have different dosages.  If you are under 12, ask an adult to help you use Tums Kids. If you're taking prescription medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Tums. Tums can interfere with certain medications. If you are experiencing persistent symptoms and taking Tums frequently, keep track of how much you take and don’t exceed the maximum dosage. You may want to consult your doctor if the maximum dosage is not helping your symptoms improve.  If you've been taking the maximum dosage for 2 weeks, stop taking Tums until you talk with your doctor. If you are pregnant or nursing, talk to your doctor before you take Tums. Tums is meant to be taken as needed, so you don’t have to take it regularly for it to be effective. Only take Tums when you need relief. If you know that you generally experience heartburn or acid indigestion at predictable times, like after eating certain foods, you may want to take Tums 1 hour after eating even if you don’t feel any symptoms yet. Because the calcium in Tums can occasionally make it harder for your body to absorb other medications or vitamins, it’s best to space them out. This will help prevent the Tums from interfering with your other medications. To help your Tums product stay fresh and work effectively, keep it in a tightly sealed container and store it somewhere that will stay cool and dry. A medicine cabinet or drawer is a good place to store your Tums.
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Take 2-4 tablets unless otherwise directed if you are an adult. Avoid taking more than 10 tablets in 24 hours. Use Tums when you feel heartburn or acid indigestion. Take Tums 1 hour after eating if you have heartburn regularly. Take Tums at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after any other medications. Store your Tums at room temperature and away from direct sunlight.