【How-to】Can taking tums cause gout

Antacids are safe for most people. Some of the brand names of the safest antacids include Gaviscon, Gelusil, Tums, Maalox, and others. Zantac, a common heartburn medicine used by millions of Americans, was recalled in 2019 over concerns that it contains a cancer-causing chemical called N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).