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Tums® (Calcium Carbonate) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Categories

Medications

Kidneys

Attachment

Last Update

December 6, 2023

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WQ85-1514

Language

English

Creator

Renal Program

Tums^® (calcium carbonate) is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need this medication and how to use it.

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-2236
Tums^MD (carbonate de calcium) et maladies rénales

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