Why can’t you lie down before 10 min after taking clindamycin?
Question posted by Shereeberry on 11 May 2021
Last updated on 11 May 2021 by mariamafa
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mariamafa
12 May 2021
Because it can cause irritation of the esophagus, the fact of lying down, the antibiotic can remain blocked in the esophagus, I also advise you to take a large glass of water with the antibiotic to facilitate the transit through stomach.
masso
11 May 2021
''Because if it stays in the inner lining of the the esophagus it may cause chemical esophagitis."
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