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How can tetracycline interact with calcium supplements?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Chelation: Multivalent cations such as calcium, iron and magnesium chelate the tetracycline and decrease its absorption.

Answered 5/8/2013

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