Meet TUMS

The digestive process isn’t perfect. Acid can back up in the stomach and flow up into the esophagus, causing heartburn. Trust the formula that gets to work TUMSFast.

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How TUMS works

TUMS antacid goes to work fast to buffer and neutralize gastric acid in the esophagus and keeps working as it dissolves, neutralizing excess gastric acid in the stomach. TUMS antacid goes to work fast to relieve heartburn.

TUMS antacid goes to work fast,
helping make it Canada's #1 selling antacid tablet.

TUMS history

Created in 1928 by pharmacist James Howe to treat his wife's indigestion, TUMS brand was introduced to the public in 1930 and quickly became an icon.

The main production facility for TUMS brand is located in downtown St. Louis, where it was built more than 85 years ago.

TUMS antacids have been trusted by millions for more than 8 decades.

TUMS & Calcium carbonate

Since its introduction in 1930, consumers have relied on the same active ingredient in TUMS antacid — Calcium carbonate — for effective heartburn relief.

TUMS vs. others

TUMS

TUMS antacid goes to work fast, helping make it Canada's #1 selling antacid tablet . TUMS antacid travels directly to the source of the heartburn, dissolving easily and neutralizing acid on contact — for fast relief.

Antacids

Antacids are the most commonly used product to treat heartburn discomfort. And because they start to neutralize excess stomach acid on contact, they're also the fast way to relieve your symptoms.