You are in Drugs and Herbs . What this medication is used for These products all consist of various amounts of the stomach-acid neutralizer, calcium carbonate. They relieve acid indigestion, heartburn, sour stomach, and upset stomach. Tums is also sold for use as a calcium supplement.
Most brands are available in assorted flavors.
Most tablets can be chewed. Titralac tablets can also be allowed to melt in your mouth. Mylanta Soothing Lozenges should always be dissolved in the mouth. Alka-Seltzer Antacid liquid gelcaps should be swallowed, not chewed. Alka-Mints 1 or 2 tablets every 2 hours, but no more than 9 tablets a day.