When I get an occasional tummy ache I always reach for Tums for first relief. More often than not, a couple of Tums tablets will quell my queasy stomach within an hour or so. Tums are primarily designed to combat heartburn by neutralizing stomach acid in your stomach and esophagus.
I most often use Tums Extra Strength tablets, which contain 750 mg of calcium carbonate. According to the manufacturer of Tums, the following foods can cause heartburn or acid indigestion:
• Greasy and spicy foods
• Alcohol
• Tomato-based products
• Citrus fruits and juices
• Chocolate
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