Are you taking Erythromycin? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Erythromycin with certain foods and herbs? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.
The effects of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of erythromycin
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References
Erythromycin Interactions with Food and Herbs
Grapefruit Juice: Erythromycin bioavailability may be increased when taken with grapefruit juice(1✔ ✔Trusted SourceThe effects of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of erythromycin
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When and How to Take Erythromycin
- Erythromycin is available as a capsule, tablet, delayed-release capsule, delayed-release tablet, and oral suspension to be taken orally.
- It is usually taken with or without food every 6 hours, 8 hours, or 12 hours.
- Shake the suspension thoroughly before each use.
- Do not discontinue taking erythromycin without first consulting with your doctor(2✔ ✔Trusted Source
Erythromycin: MedlinePlus Drug Information
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References
- The effects of grapefruit juice on the pharmacokinetics of erythromycin (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11294369/)
- Erythromycin: MedlinePlus Drug Information(https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682381.html)
