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Can I eat this with Co-amoxiclav?
Co-amoxiclav should be taken with food to reduce stomach side effects like nausea and vomiting.
Also sold as Amiclav, Augmentin, Augmentin-Duo, Ranclav. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
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- Should I take Co-amoxiclav with food?
- Take it with a meal or snack
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1 · What do you take?
Co-amoxiclav should be taken with food to reduce stomach side effects like nausea and vomiting.
Take co-amoxiclav with a meal or snack to reduce the chance of feeling or being sick. You can eat and drink normally while taking it. Space doses at least 4 hours apart and finish the full course even if you feel better.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Take it with a meal or snack
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