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This seems like such a simple question but I cannot find a direct answer on the web. Please enlighten me geniuses of PF! Thanks in advance. :)
Tetracycline and similar drugs are calcium chelators. When you eat tetracycline and calcium at the same time, some of the tetracycline binds (chelates) to the calcium in your stomach. When it is bound like that, your body can't use it.Dynamis said:Why can't you consume dairy products while on antibiotics?
When I was on tetracycline, the prescription bottles always had a sticker that said not to eat dairy within two hours before or one hour after taking a tetracycline dose. I would imagine there is a similar sticker on your bottle.Dynamis said:I ate the chocolates 4 hours after I took the antibiotics so do you think my body would have absorbed most of the antibiotics by then?
Consuming dairy products while on antibiotics can decrease the effectiveness of the medication. This is because dairy products contain calcium, which can bind to certain antibiotics and prevent them from being properly absorbed by the body. This can make the antibiotics less effective in treating the infection.
No, not all antibiotics interact with dairy products. However, it is generally recommended to avoid consuming dairy products while on any type of antibiotics, unless specifically instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
The amount of time you should wait after taking antibiotics to consume dairy products varies depending on the type of antibiotic and the individual's body. It is best to wait at least 2-3 hours after taking the antibiotic before consuming dairy products.
Some dairy products, such as yogurt and kefir, contain probiotics which can help replenish the good bacteria in your gut that may be disrupted by antibiotics. However, it is still recommended to wait a few hours after taking the antibiotics before consuming these products.
If you consume dairy products while on antibiotics, it can lead to decreased effectiveness of the medication and may prolong the time it takes for your infection to clear up. In some cases, it may also cause stomach discomfort and diarrhea due to the interaction between the antibiotics and dairy products.