Tums Coupons & Prices

Tums FAQs

How much does Tums cost without insurance?

Usually the cost of Tums, without insurance coverage, is around $7.36 or sometimes more. SingleCare can help you to save on this total with a Tums coupon. Pay just $8.79 for your Tums purchase when you use SingleCare's coupons for Tums at participating drugstores like Harris Teeter, Walgreens, or Duane Reade.

How much does Tums cost with insurance?

Insurance coverage usually is not offered for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs like Tums. There may be cases where your doctor writes a prescription for Tums, but otherwise, pharmacy coupons are probably the most affordable option when buying Tums. You can pay as little as $8.79 when you use our SingleCare savings card for Tums.

Does Medicare cover Tums and how much does it cost?

Medicare usually only covers prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs that are medically prescribed for more serious illnesses. In most cases, Tums may not be covered.

You can still save on your Tums costs by using a SingleCare discount card. Use your card at local pharmacies (such as CVS or Walgreens in addition to many others) and pay just $8.79 for 60, 500mg tablet chewables of Tums.

Is there a generic of Tums?

Tums is a brand-name over-the-counter medication. There is no generic version available.

What is Tums?

Tums is an over-the-counter heartburn relief medication used to treat symptoms of excess stomach acid such as an upset stomach, heartburn, and indigestion. It works by lowering the amount of acid in the stomach.

The active ingredient in Tums is calcium carbonate. Digestion issues may cause acid to back up from the stomach and flow into the esophagus, which causes heartburn. This may be caused by fatty or spicy foods, drinking too much, eating before bed, smoking, and stress. The calcium carbonate present in Tums travels directly to the source of acid and neutralizes it on contact.

This medication is one of a variety of Tums products that come in the form of chewy tabs in various fruit flavors. Some of these products may come under the names Tums Chewy Delights and Tums Chewy Bites.

You should closely follow the instructions on the bottle when taking these tabs. If you are uncertain about how many to take or when to use them, contact your doctor for medical guidance. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or worsens after taking this product.

What are the side effects of Tums?

Tums product is generally safe and easy to use, with little to no side effects. However, you may experience side effects such as gas, burping, and constipation after using Tums. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you experience these effects and they persist or worsen.

Serious allergic reactions to this product are very rare. However, you should seek immediate medical attention if you begin to notice signs of an allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling or the nose/face/throat, trouble breathing, or severe dizziness.

This is not a complete list of side effects. You may also experience other side effects not mentioned here. Talk to your healthcare professional for medical advice on this product before you begin use.