Can you take anti-acids while pregnant?

Answer 1

Take the type that have calcium, not the ones that use aluminum. Read the label. The calcium antacids are actually good for you. Always check with your doctor and/or pharmacist. Many if not most women suffer from heartburn in pregnancy and take calcium antacids, particulalry liquid ones.

Answer 2

Most doctors would say that its ok to take PeptoBismol. But they would strongly advise against anything else. They would also suggest that you not take more than 4-6 doses of it a day. And if its a condition that wont go away with you taking it to immediately see your doctor.

Answer 3

i don't know if you still need this answered but i was wondering the same question. I am 26 weeks pregnant and I have talked to the doctor and they say that Tums is the best thing you can take because is has a lot calcium in it and that your able to take as many as you need to relieve the heartburn. With Antacid i believe is just like Tums and has the same stuff in it especially the Calcium. I hope this has helped you out.

Answer 4

I was told it was safe to take Tums and was also given a prescription antacid when heart burn got really bad towards the end of the pregnancy. You should always check with your doctor though before taking anything when you are pregnant!

Answer 5

• The dose of calcium is within the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) in pregnancy but should be avoided in the first trimester because of potential teratogenicity.
• Safe in the last two trimesters if chronic high doses are avoided.
• The use of calcium in pregnancy may cause fetal hypomagnesemia, increased deep tendon reflexes and increased muscle tone

Answer 6

my doctor allows me to continue to take my zoton tablets for acid in my tummy, no risk at all to baby you can also take rennies/gaviscon too