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Calcium carbonate overdose - Overview

Alternative Names

Tums overdose; Calcium overdose

Definition of Calcium carbonate overdose:

Calcium carbonate is an ingredient that is commonly found in antacids (for heartburn) and some dietary supplements. Calcium carbonate overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of a product containing this substance.

See also: Calcium carbonate with magnesium overdose

Poisonous Ingredient:

Calcium

Where Found:

Products containing calcium carbonate, including

  • Certain antacids (Tums, Chooz)
  • Certain mineral supplements
  • Certain hand lotions
  • Certain vitamin and mineral supplements

Note: This list may not be all inclusive.

  • Reviewed last on: 10/29/2007
  • Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.