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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Deanne on October 17, 2012, 12:34:24 PM

Title: Tums as binders - how long do they last?
Post by: Deanne on October 17, 2012, 12:34:24 PM

How long does a Tums remain effective when taken as a binder? If I take it 15 minutes before eating, I assume it's fine? What if I take it 1/2 hour after I eat? What about if I want a snack an hour later? Does anyone know how long they remain effective?

Title: Re: Tums as binders - how long do they last?
Post by: CebuShan on October 17, 2012, 01:29:17 PM

Glad you asked because I never thought to! I also take Tums. If anyone knows, please tell us!

Title: Re: Tums as binders - how long do they last?
Post by: Joe on October 17, 2012, 01:50:51 PM

My dietician told me within a half hour of eating, either before or after.

Title: Re: Tums as binders - how long do they last?
Post by: smcd23 on October 17, 2012, 08:58:45 PM

Hubby was told after every meal and snack, even if that snack happens an hour after dinner. I think the calcium needs to be in the stomach at the same time as the phosphorus for them to be effective, but I could be totally wrong there.

Title: Re: Tums as binders - how long do they last?
Post by: JasonEb on October 18, 2012, 02:09:54 AM

I've always been told no more than 15 minutes before or after every time you eat, but the closer to the actual eating time, the better.