This is sort of a gross question, I apologize, but in Health we are doing reports on medicine. I got anti-gas medicine. Do Tums help get rid of gas or do they contribute to it?
Tums is a anticacid so they would get rid of the gassy feeling. Rolaids also
Having this gas problem is called "flatulence." Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "flatulence tums" to get these possible sources: (You could also find similar helpful sources under "farting tums.")
http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/archive/100002663.html
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100002663.html
In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search. Also see http://hanlib.sou.edu/searchtools/.
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
No need to apologize! Tums are actually an over-the-counter medication commonly used for the relief of heartburn, acid indigestion, and upset stomach. They contain an active ingredient called calcium carbonate, which works by neutralizing excess stomach acid.
While Tums primarily target heartburn and acid-related issues, they may provide temporary relief from gas as well. The calcium carbonate in Tums reacts with stomach acid, producing carbon dioxide gas, which can help alleviate some symptoms of gas.
However, if you specifically want to address gas-related issues, there are other medications available that target gas directly, such as simethicone. Simethicone works by reducing the surface tension of gas bubbles in the gastrointestinal tract, allowing them to combine and be expelled more easily.
If you're doing a report on anti-gas medicine, it may be more relevant to research and include medications that specifically target gas rather than Tums, which primarily focus on acid-related issues.