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The most effective way to take flucloxaillin capsules? will it be less effective if i'm on other medication & take it when i'm not on an empty stomach

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Before or after: It is best to take flucloxacillin 30 minutes before meals or 2 hours after for maximum absorption.

Answered 6/12/2015

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