administerd with WATER or better administerd with FOOD
2007-11-01 14:04:17 · 12 answers · asked by S i r i 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Water dilutes them, but food might casue chemical rection to make them totaly disperse, i would choose water, but only anough to swallow the pill
2007-11-01 14:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by DJ 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Pharmacologically, there is no difference. However some antibiotics cause stomach upsets, and tend to cause less side effects when eaten just before or with a meal. Water is always good to drink with anything but it makes no difference in terms of absorption from the gut.
2007-11-01 21:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by alex spiers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take them with water. Some require empty stomachs and others are better taken with food to "cushion" the stomach. Some do not allow you to eat certain foods such as dairy. It depends. Ask the pharmacist.
2007-11-01 21:08:28 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a healthcare provider I say that there are some that can upset the stomach if not taken with food..Unless indicated on your script bottle...taking them with food helps prevent nausea.
2007-11-01 21:09:07 · answer #4 · answered by tlbrown42000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on which antibiotic. Tetracycline, for instance, has to be taken well away from meals or it won't be absorbed. Teke Augmentin on an empty stomach and you'll probably be throwing up your toenails before long and begging for mercy.
2007-11-01 22:28:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends what do your antibotics say to take them with? I'd recommend food as it will help prevent stomach aches and nausea also helps the antibotics abosrb into your system
2007-11-01 21:08:14 · answer #6 · answered by ash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends.
Read the instructions that came with your meds. Usually there's a sticker that says, "take with water" or "take with food."
If it says neither, it doesn't matter.
2007-11-01 21:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow your doctor's instructions.
There are lots of them out there. Most of them are taken after food with plenty of water.
2007-11-01 21:54:39 · answer #8 · answered by kenneth h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why aren't you looking at the bottle the pills came in ?
If they are someone elses pills ...Throw them out it ! It's not only illegal , it can be dangerous !
2007-11-01 21:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by n p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take advice from whats on packet ,some say take on empty stomach ,some say take with food .
Alway read labels .
2007-11-01 21:08:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋