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Can I eat this with Tetracycline antibiotics?
Calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc physically bind these antibiotics in your gut, so much less gets absorbed.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we track 6 foods for Tetracycline antibiotics (0 to avoid, 5 needing caution) — or browse the full list.
1 · Your medication
Tetracycline antibiotics (doxycycline, lymecycline, tetracycline, oxytetracycline) — Calcium, iron, magnesium, and zinc physically bind these antibiotics in your gut, so much less gets absorbed.
Keep dairy, antacids, and mineral supplements 2 hours away from each dose (either side). The antibiotic still needs food-timing per its leaflet — doxycycline with water, sitting upright, to protect your throat.
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