Antibiotic Absorption/Interactions

[MomWithOCDSon]

The recent thread about dairy products and azith made me wonder what else those of us giving our kids abx and various supplements, etc. might not know in this vein. So I came across these in some web research; they might be useful to some:

 

United Kingdom Abx Fact Sheet for Pharmacists

 

Calcium Prohibits Absorption of Certain Abx

 

Abx Interaction with Supplements and Herbs - Prevention Magazine

 

There's also a note in Wiki about zinc interfering with some abx absorption, but I haven't been able to document that any further thus far.

[justinekno]

This is good information. Thanks. I saw this quote on the first sheet about the zinc issue. Seems like to play it safe, antibiotics should be given two hours away from anything - except food if instructed or if stomach upsets occur.

 

"The oral absorption of tetracycline and quinolone (for example,

ciprofloxacin) is reduced when taken with milk or zinc, iron or calcium

salts. These should be taken two hours apart."

 

 

The recent thread about dairy products and azith made me wonder what else those of us giving our kids abx and various supplements, etc. might not know in this vein. So I came across these in some web research; they might be useful to some:

 

United Kingdom Abx Fact Sheet for Pharmacists

 

Calcium Prohibits Absorption of Certain Abx

 

Abx Interaction with Supplements and Herbs - Prevention Magazine

 

There's also a note in Wiki about zinc interfering with some abx absorption, but I haven't been able to document that any further thus far.