A 37-year-old female asked:
i just took an acidophilus tablet. how long should i wait to take my protonix (pantoprazole)?
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Dr. Patrick Kohlitz answered
11 years experience Internal Medicine
30 minutes: Pantoprazole isn`t know to interact with acidophilus so you should be ok taking them together. To be on the safe side try waiting 30-60 minutes.
Answered on Feb 24, 2018
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Dr. Michael Finkelstein answered
37 years experience Internal Medicine
1hour: An hour is a good time frame
Answered on May 9, 2014
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