Tums could worsen heartburn in several ways. The first is a side effect known as acid rebound. This occurs when the stomach produces more acid to compensate for the effect of an antacid medication, ...

Nearly 1 in every 5 Americans suffers from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also often called acid reflux. Even if you don't have an acid reflux diagnosis, you likely have taken an antacid like ...

Antacids work quickly to relieve heartburn but provide short-lasting relief. Histamine-2 blockers reduce stomach acid by preventing histamine action and offer relief within 30 to 90 minutes. Proton ...

Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) medications that help relieve heartburn or indigestion by reducing stomach acid. While they provide quick relief, antacids can also cause side effects, especially ...

Tums is now a lover, not a fighter. After more than a decade staging various food fights to “fight back fast” against heartburn, the 92-year-old OTC antacid from GlaxoSmithKline now declares “It’s ...

Austin-based brothers Lucas and Noah Kraft have an ambitious vision to make cleaner, healthier medicines for your gut. They’re starting with one of the most common over-the-counter medicines: Tums, or ...

Maybe it was the chili cheese dog you wolfed down at the tailgating party. Or perhaps you went to bed too quickly after eating a big meal. Or you're pregnant, and feeling like an elephant is sitting ...