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Milk (calcium) is said to interact with doxycycline, actually reducing its absorption. can i have milk and cereal morning and doxycycline afternoon?
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Doxycycline: Absorption of tetracycline is in stomach and upper small intestine. Absorption of tetracyclines may be impaired by milk products, aluminum hydroxide gels, sodium bicarbonate, calcium and magnesium salts and iron preparations. The mechanisms responsible for decreased absorption seems to be chelation and an increase in gastric pH. It is therefore advisable to take doxycycline on an empty stomach.
Answered 10/31/2020
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