Tums Chewy Bites with Gas Relief calcium carbonate and simethicone 750 mg; 80 mg Tablet, Chewable, 28-count
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Calcium compounds class.
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Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough. Calcium is needed by the body for healthy bones, muscles, nervous system, and heart. Calcium carbonate also is used as an antacid to relieve heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. It is available with or without a prescription. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗Tums Chewy Bites with Gas Relief is a chewable tablet taken by mouth that contains calcium carbonate and simethicone. Calcium carbonate is an antacid commonly used to help neutralize stomach acid and relieve heartburn and indigestion. Simethicone (listed here as dimethicone) is typically added to reduce gas bubbles in the stomach and intestines, helping to ease bloating and discomfort. This is an over-the-counter monograph product, meaning it is marketed under established FDA guidelines for antacid products.
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Acacia is a natural gum derived from acacia tree sap. It serves as a binder, thickener, and emulsifier to help hold ingredients together, improve texture, and stabilize the medicine.
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A natural wax derived from a Brazilian palm tree, used as a coating and polish on tablets and capsules. It creates a smooth, shiny finish that protects the medicine and improves appearance.
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A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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Coconut oil is a natural fat extracted from coconut fruit. It's used in medicines as a lubricant, emollient, or carrier to help dissolve or deliver active ingredients smoothly through the formulation.
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Corn oil is a vegetable oil extracted from corn kernels. It's used in medicines as a solvent to dissolve active ingredients and help the body absorb them, and sometimes as a lubricant in capsules.
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A thick, sweet liquid made from corn starch. It acts as a sweetener, thickener, and binder in medicines, helping create the right texture and taste while holding ingredients together.
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A carbohydrate polymer made from corn starch through partial breakdown. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a filler to give the tablet proper size and texture.
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A synthetic red dye used to color medications and make them easier to identify. It serves as a colorant in tablets, capsules, and liquid formulations.
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Red 40 Lake is a synthetic colorant made by combining Red 40 dye with aluminum hydroxide. It's used to give tablets, capsules, and other medicines a red or pink color for identification and appearance.
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FD&C Yellow No. 5 Aluminum Lake is a bright yellow colorant made by combining a synthetic dye with aluminum and other salts. It colors tablets and capsules to help identify the medication and make it visually distinctive.
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A starch-derived carbohydrate produced by breaking down corn, potato, or tapioca starch. It functions as a filler and binder to give the medicine bulk and texture, and sometimes as a mild sweetener or texture enhancer in powders and tablets.
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A fat derived from coconut or palm oil containing shorter fatty acid chains. It serves as a solvent and carrier to help dissolve or suspend active ingredients, improving absorption and stability in liquid formulations.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Phosphoric acid is a weak mineral acid used in medicines as a buffer and pH adjuster. It helps stabilize the product and control its acidity level.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Shellac is a natural resin secreted by the lac beetle. It's used as a coating on tablets and capsules to control how quickly the medicine dissolves and to improve appearance and stability.
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Sodium benzoate is a salt derived from benzoic acid, a preservative. It's added to medicines to prevent growth of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms that could spoil the product.
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Sorbic acid is a preservative derived from berries that prevents mold, yeast, and bacterial growth in medicines. It keeps the product stable and safe during storage.
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A natural fatty substance from soybeans that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients together. It acts as an emulsifier and lubricant in medicines to improve texture and help the product break down properly in your body.
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A plant-based carbohydrate derived from corn kernels. It acts as a filler to add bulk, a binder to hold ingredients together, and a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in your stomach for absorption.
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A natural sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. It's used as a sweetener, filler, and binder to improve taste, add bulk, and help hold tablet or capsule ingredients together.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
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| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Tums Chewy Bites with Gas Relief 750 mg/1; 80 mgthis 00135-0624-01 | Haleon | 28 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alka-Seltzer Kids Tummy ReliefChews 750 mg/1; 80 mg 00280-0051-01 | Bayer | 28 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Alka-Seltzer Heartburn Plus Gas ReliefChews Tropical Punch 80 mg/1; 750 mg 00280-0225-01 | Bayer | 110 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Walgreens Cherry Berry Lime Antacid HBG 54ct 750 mg/1; 80 mg 00363-9953-54 | Walgreens | 54 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Target Antacid - Anti-Gas Relief Chews 80 mg/1; 750 mg 11673-0052-54 | Target | 54 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Target Berry Lime HBG Chews 80 mg/1; 750 mg 11673-0547-54 | Target | 54 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Mixed Berry Antacid and Anti-Gas Chews 80 mg/1; 750 mg 49035-0058-54 | Walmart | 54 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Mixed Berry Antacid HBG 54ct 750 mg/1; 80 mg 51316-0050-54 | CVS | 54 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Mixed Berry Antacid HBG 28ct 80 mg/1; 750 mg 51316-0051-28 | CVS | 28 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Heartburn and gas fruit chews 80 mg/1; 750 mg 69842-0362-36 | CVS | 36 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Basic Care Berry Antacid HBG 80 mg/1; 750 mg 72288-0235-82 | Amazon.com | 82 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| TopCare Cherry Berry Lime Antacid HBG 80 mg/1; 750 mg 76162-0408-54 | TopCo | 54 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Meijer Berry Lime Antacid HBG Chews 750 mg/1; 80 mg 79481-0093-01 | Meijer | 54 tablets | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 00135-0624-01 You're viewing this | 28 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE (0135-0624-01) | 2018-03-01 | Active |
| 00135-0624-02 | 54 TABLET, CHEWABLE in 1 BOTTLE (0135-0624-02) | 2019-03-01 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses relieves heartburn acid indigestion sour stomach upset stomach associated with these symptoms gas associated with heartburn, sour stomach, or acid indigestion
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions adults and children 12 years of age and over: chew 1-2 tablets as symptoms occur, or as directed by a doctor. Chew or crush tablets completely before swallowing. do not take for symptoms that persist for more than 2 weeks unless advised by a doctor
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug. Antacids may interact with certain prescription drugs. When using this product do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours if pregnant do not take more than 6 tablets in 24 hours do not use the maximum dosage for more than 2 weeks, except under the advice and supervision of a doctor Keep out of reach of children.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredients (per tablet) Calcium carbonate USP 750 mg Simethicone USP 80 mg
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients acacia, beeswax, carnauba wax, citric acid, coconut oil, corn starch, corn syrup, dextrin, FD&C red no. 40, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, FD&C yellow no.
5 aluminum lake (tartrazine), maltodextrin, medium-chain triglycerides, methylparaben, natural and artificial flavors, pharmaceutical ink, phosphoric acid, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, shellac, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, sorbitol, soy lecithin, sucrose, titanium dioxide, vegetable oil
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes Antacid Antigas