Ciprofloxacin - can I take ciprofloxancin on a empty stomach?
Question posted by sinus123 on 27 March 2011
Last updated on 27 March 2011 by LaurieShay
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Hey sinus,
Ciprofloxacin may be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time each day.
Do not take ciprofloxacin with dairy products such as milk or yogurt, or with calcium-fortified juice. You may eat or drink these products as part of a regular meal, but do not use them alone when taking ciprofloxacin. They could make the medication less effective.
Also, avoid taking antacids, vitamin or mineral supplements, sucralfate (Carafate), or didanosine (Videx) powder or chewable tablets within 6 hours before or 2 hours after you take Cipro. These other medicines can make ciprofloxacin much less effective when taken at the same time.
Just thought I would share,
Laurie
Yes it can be taken without food.
Take care.
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