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So, how dangerous are Tums antacid tablets?

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Tumstablets · 12/08/2007 17:44

Ds (3) has eated a fair few
Is he in danger?

(btw, they were on the top shelf of a wall cupboard so god knows how he got them down)

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Tumstablets · 12/08/2007 17:48

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EscapeFrom · 12/08/2007 17:51

I doubt it - my 2 year old ate a load of rennies which are similar, but nobody was at all concerned.

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Tumstablets · 12/08/2007 17:52

Lots?
I'm looking on the label - it says not for children under 6 but it's only got calcium carbonate in plus some nasty colourings and sugar. Surely there is no need for panic?!

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Tumstablets · 12/08/2007 17:56

Anyone else? Reassure me!

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clumsymum · 12/08/2007 18:01

my guess is that he will be constipated for a few days, but thats all. If you are really worried, ring the manufacturer, or else NHS direct (but it'll be HOURS before you get an answer from them)

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Tumstablets · 12/08/2007 18:07

YEs it has constipation as a side effect so I'm thought that - oh no!

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Tumstablets · 12/08/2007 18:07

Ringing NHS direct now just to be safe - I'm sure he is ok though.

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clumsymum · 13/08/2007 10:14

What did NHS Direct say?

loopylou6 · 13/08/2007 12:42

my son arte rennie aswell when he was about 2, i panicke dlike amd and phoned docs, they said not to worry

loopylou6 · 13/08/2007 12:43

goodness me, my spelling lol!, i meant ate, not arte

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