Fun Fact

Did you know that calcium antacid tablets* are one of the least toxic things in a medicine cabinet? They’re essentially a calcium supplement, which, as the manufacturer is happy to point out, your body needs anyway. Obviously you never want to exceed the products stated maximum dosage, but a healthy adult could theoretically snack on them by the handful and not suffer any adverse affects beyond a little stomachache. Even if very young children, such as a 3-year-old girl and the 19-month-old brother she’s sharing with, munch on them for a couple minutes before their negligent parent discovered what they’re doing and horrifically digs the powdered tablet remains out of their mouths, there’s probably no reason to worry. They’re a bigger choking hazard than a poison hazard at that age. That’s good because those tablets look and taste like candy, and they’re contained in a decidedly un-childproof container that most children could open with a mean facial expression.

* Compare to TUMS!