The general recommended maximum daily dose of Tums for adults and children 12 years and older is up to 7 tablets in 24 hours. The usual dose per occasion is 2 to 4 tablets as needed for heartburn or indigestion relief. However, this can vary slightly depending on the specific Tums product variant:
- Regular Tums (calcium carbonate): maximum 7 tablets per day.
- Tums Smoothies (Extra Strength): maximum 10 tablets per day, but for pregnancy, the limit is 6 tablets per day.
- Tums Ultra Strength (1000 mg tablets): maximum 7 tablets per day, with a lower maximum of 5 tablets per day during pregnancy.
It is important not to exceed these recommended limits to avoid risks such as milk-alkali syndrome and calcium toxicity. If heartburn symptoms require frequent maximum dosing, a doctor should be consulted. Children under 12 years are generally not recommended to use Tums without medical advice.
In summary: For most adults, up to 7 tablets of regular Tums per day are safe as a maximum, with different constraints for special formulations and pregnancy.
