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When giving flagyl to a po 5yo tid, how should doses be spaced? given with food? empty stomach? ok with milk/calcium? ok with iron? ok with prevacid (lansoprazole)?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Flagyl directions: Give it on arising in the morning and at bedtime at night .The third dose can be given mid afternoon. It can be given with or without food.It can be given with milk or water.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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