Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How to take doxycycline? during meals or 1 hour before / after? can you have milk with it?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
In theory....: In theory, medications like doxycycline may be less effective when taken with anything containing calcium and other minerals, On the other hand, taking it on an empty stomach can cause stomach pain. To be on the safe side, avoid taking it with dairy products, antacids & mineral supplements. Taking it 1 hour after a meal will prevent both of these issues.
Answered 9/9/2018
3.5k views
It doesn't matter: There is slightly reduced absorption of doxycycline when taken with antacids, calcium, or high calcum foods such as dairy products. But the stress is on "slightly", almost certainly not enough to make any difference in its effectiveness. In other words, don't worry about it -- just take it with the frequency and for the duration as prescribed and don't worry about the details.
Answered 7/23/2018
3.5k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
When taking doxycycline hyclate 100mg with food, how big or small should the meal be? And what should I avoid in the meal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I eat cornbread or other foods made with milk while taking doxycycline?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Started use doxycycline medication for acne , is it right that milk interfere with it , or not ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been taking milk with doxycycline should I tell my doctor to subscribe more incase it didn't work?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What foods are you not allowed to eat when taking doxycycline with meals?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Doxycycline OK with a meal containing cheese? I just had a meal containing cheese and had some milk about 30 minutes before taking it. Is that dose not effective now?
I know i can't take my doxycycline pill with milk but how long after taking it can I drink milk? Can i not have it at all?
When on Doxycycline, should milk be omitted completely or can i for example have cereal with milk in the morning and take the Antibiotic afternoon?
Having Zinc Acetate & Doxycycline-LB tabs, 1.5 hours after meal, for acne. Have severe nausea & discomfort after having tabs, for 10-15 mins. Advice?
Is this true that the absorption of liquid form of doxycycline absorption is not effectively absorbed by food and milk?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
