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Taking antibiotics before or after eating will affect the effect of the drug. Depending on the nature and form of the drug, there are different times of taking it. There are many types of antibiotics used after meals, some before meals or even during meals. Therefore, before using any medicine, it is necessary to consult a doctor.
1. Take antibiotics before or after eating?
When you take medicine, food in the intestines can affect the absorption of the medicine. This is called a drug-food interaction. The interaction can be beneficial or harmful depending on when the drug is taken. In addition, the nature of the antibiotic, the dosage form, the composition of the drug, ... also determines the time to take the drug.
Some oral drugs need to be taken away from meals because food will affect absorption. Because they can cause intestinal irritation, discomfort such as: penicillin group ; cephalosporin group ; macrolide group.... There are drugs that need to be taken with meals or taken right after eating to avoid affecting the gastrointestinal tract such as: quinolones; nitroimidazole group ; cyclin group...
In particular, antibiotics in the form of enteric-coated tablets are not affected by food, but it is best for patients to take them on an empty stomach. Note when using should drink with boiled water to cool.
Not only that, the type of food used with the drug also affects the effect of the drug. For example, milk or dairy products are advised to limit their use while taking antibiotics. Because calcium in milk can reduce the therapeutic effect of the drug, preventing the absorption process.
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How long before eating and taking antibiotics after eating is correct?
Below are some commonly used antibiotics today.
Tetracycline drug group Doxycycline: Should be used after meals and avoid using them with milk. Macrolide drug group Erythromycin (base or stearate) and Roxithromycin: Need to take 1 hour before meals. In case of gastrointestinal irritation, the patient can take it with meals. However, you should still consult your doctor before using. Azithromycin: 1 hour before meals. If the patient is taking antacids, they should be taken 2 hours apart. Amoxicillin: This is an antibiotic that kills broad-spectrum bacteria. This drug is most effective when taken before meals (preferably at the beginning of meals). While using, if you encounter unwanted complications such as: Diarrhea, nausea, digestive disorders, .. need to visit the medical center for timely treatment. Hope the above information has provided you with more answers to need to take antibiotics before or after meals. Wish you always have a scientific diet and improve your work productivity and improve your life.
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