Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A trademark for an over-the-counter preparation of calcium carbonate, taken chiefly to treat heartburn.
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Examples
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Many pills are also chewable, including pills such as Tums, which is mostly calcium.
Soluble Calcium Supplement Steve Carper 2008
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I say the best thing I brought was my gigantic bottle of Tums which is almost gone by now.
Archive 2007-04-01 Pauly V. 2007
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I say the best thing I brought was my gigantic bottle of Tums which is almost gone by now.
Kyiv Visit and Night From Hell Pauly V. 2007
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Sometimes it can be controlled by use of antacids such as Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta or Alka-Seltzer.
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They were 'Tums', which my husband bought when our youngest daughter had a stomach upset.
unknown title 2009
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A: You are not the only reader to report that calcium supplements such as Tums can help counter cramps.
The Seattle Times 2009
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A: You are not the only reader to report that calcium supplements such as Tums can help counter cramps.
The Seattle Times 2009
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They were 'Tums', which my husband bought when our youngest daughter had a stomach upset.
unknown title 2009
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These include well-known prescription such as Tums and Rolaids, Mist - Mag, Mist suspension.
Digital Point Forums kingos 2008
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* Consuming antacids, such as Tums, Rolaids, Mylanta, to neutralize acid production
Best Syndication - 2008
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