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Can I eat this with Erythromycin?
You can eat normally, but limit alcohol and do not take St John's wort. Check your packet for timing with food.
Also sold as Erymax, Erythrocin, Erythrocin IV lactobionate, Erythrolar, Erythroped A, Erythroped Forte SF, Erythroped PI SF, Erythroped SF, Kerymax, Rommix, Tiloryth. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 34 foods and drinks for Erythromycin (5 to avoid, 29 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Erythromycin with food?
- Check the packet or leaflet to see if you need to take it before, or with, food.
- Can I eat st john's wort with Erythromycin?
- No, avoid it. Do not use this herbal supplement when taking erythromycin.
- Can I drink alcohol with Erythromycin?
- Yes, with care. Try to limit how much you drink while taking this medicine.
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1 · What do you take?
You can eat normally, but limit alcohol and do not take St John's wort. Check your packet for timing with food.
You can eat as normal while taking erythromycin, but try to limit how much alcohol you drink. Do not use the herbal supplement St John's wort when taking erythromycin. Check the packet or leaflet to see if you need to take it before, or with, food.
Browse our medication food guides →2 · What do you want to eat or drink?
When to take it: Check the packet or leaflet to see if you need to take it before, or with, food.
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Foods to avoid with Erythromycin· 5
Take care with Erythromycin· 29
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Further reading on Erythromycin
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