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I took doxycycline about 2-3hours ago. will it be safe to take the carafate (sucralfate) now?

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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

I guess yes: Carafate (sucralfate) produces a mucus like material to protect the lining of the stomach. I guess that you are concerned with the absorption of the Doxycycline . Tetracyclines like Doxycycline cannot get absorved only if taken with calcium containing medicines or dairy foods. Three hours may be enough . Doxycycline may upset the stomach if taken without food.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I took doxycycline about 2-3hours ago. will it be safe to take the carafate (sucralfate) now?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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