When it comes to taking care of tummy problems, Rolaids is better than Tums. This is because Rolaids contains more indigestion medications than Tums does.
Tums is an antacid, basic.
The chemical formula for Tums is CaCO3 (mineral calcite).
Some components are thermally decomposed and others are burned.
Nope, it is best to chew em up and swallow em as is. If you drink water you will dilute them and get less of an antacid result. If you are taking them for the calcium it is actually better to take them will a meal though.
It depends on the reason for taking these medications. If you have a stomach ache due to gas it is better to take only the Alka Seltzer since it includes aspirin for pain and a basic substance for raising the pH (reducing acidity) of your stomach. If you have acid reflux or an ulcer then you want to take just the Tums as it only contains Calcium Carbonate, which will raise the pH of your stomach and alleviate the acid burn. A better alternative to Tums for ulcer or acid reflux is a drug like Omeprazole (Prilosec OTC) or Famotidine. Taking Alka Seltzer for ulcer pain will exacerbate the condition due to the included Aspirin.
neither: peptibsmal
The pH of tums/rolaids should be pretty close to 10.
Tums, Rolaids
There are some people who claim that Tums or even Rolaids help with their restless leg syndrome. The calcium in the Tums is what helps the restless leg syndrome.
If you have indigestion after Mexican food, vinegar won't have much effect. You'll be better off with an antacid like Tums or Rolaids.
Yes. Anywhere one can buy Pepto Bismol, Tums or any other antacid.
Which ever one has the most Ca2C03, or calcium carbonate.
Antacids are used to neutralize stomach acidity. You take antacids (such as Tums or Rolaids) when you experience heartburn or upset stomach.
I suppose it depends on how bad it hurts. You could take Tums or Rolaids. You could also try rubbing your stomach. Hope this helped.
You can have Maalox, Myanta or Tums - Original. No rolaids. Yes, you can ask the pharmacist too as the previous person suggested. Have a chat with the pharmacist that is what he/she is trained for.
No! TUMS are good BUT Rolaids dissolve easier and are quicker to neutralize acid. ***Personally neither of them are the best to me. They both have calcium. Too much calcium ends up causing acid reflux, which means you have to pop another tums or rolaids again. I think Gingera is the best antacid. Why? because it's all natural. It's effervescent and all you need to do is take it once for your indigestion or nausea to vanish.
Yes, any of the following antacids are tradionally ok by most ob/gyns, but check with yours to be 100% sure. Alternagel, Amphogel, Maalox, Mylanta, Pepcid, Piopan, Rolaids, Tagamet, Tums, Zantac The following should not be used during pregnancy: AlkaSeltzer, PeptoBismol (they both contain aspirin)