Antibiotics Interactions
5 documented interactions — 5 warnings, 0 beneficial pairs.
Interaction warnings
Antibiotics + dairy
highCalcium in dairy products binds to tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics, reducing their effectiveness.
Antibiotics + calcium
moderateCalcium can bind to certain antibiotics and reduce their absorption
Antibiotics + probiotics
moderateAntibiotics kill probiotic bacteria, reducing their effectiveness
Antibiotics + yogurt
moderateYogurt's calcium content can reduce the absorption of tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics through chelation, and antibiotics may also kill the live probiotic bacteria in yogurt. Taking yogurt and antibiotics simultaneously reduces the effectiveness of both.
Antibiotics + kefir
lowAntibiotics can kill the live Lactobacillus and yeast cultures in kefir if both are consumed at the same time, reducing the probiotic benefit. Spacing kefir 2-3 hours away from the antibiotic dose preserves the live cultures and helps replenish gut microbes during and after the course.
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