Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Key Takeaways Pepto-Bismol treats both upset stomach and diarrhea, but Tums does ...

Tums could worsen heartburn in several ways. The first is a side effect known as acid rebound. This occurs when the stomach produces more acid to compensate for the effect of an antacid medication, ...

Antacids are over-the-counter (OTC) medications that help relieve heartburn or indigestion by reducing stomach acid. While they provide quick relief, antacids can also cause side effects, especially ...

Tums is now a lover, not a fighter. After more than a decade staging various food fights to “fight back fast” against heartburn, the 92-year-old OTC antacid from GlaxoSmithKline now declares “It’s ...

Maybe it was the chili cheese dog you wolfed down at the tailgating party. Or perhaps you went to bed too quickly after eating a big meal. Or you're pregnant, and feeling like an elephant is sitting ...