So, how dangerous are Tums antacid tablets?

[Tumstablets]

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

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?!

Anyone else? Reassure me!

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)

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

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

What did NHS Direct say?

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

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