Article: If the heartburn or acid indigestion you experience is usually moderate, regular strength Tums should be sufficient to treat your symptoms. The product should say "Regular Strength" or "500 milligrams" somewhere on the label. Tums offers several different flavors of regular strength products, as well as "chewy" varieties which have a chewy rather than chalky texture. If you have very strong heartburn or acid indigestion, or if regular strength Tums doesn't improve your symptoms, buy Extra Strength or Ultra Strength Tums. These products should have 750 milligrams of calcium carbonate per dose, which will make them more effective for severe symptoms. Tums Kids is specially formulated for younger children, and should be used instead of regular Tums. You may want to consult your child's doctor before giving them Tums, especially if they are experiencing heartburn frequently, or have any additional symptoms such as nausea or diarrhea.

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Use regular strength Tums if your heartburn is typically mild. Buy Extra Strength or Ultra Strength Tums if your heartburn is severe. Use Tums Kids for children under 12.