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2022-02-05 04:53:32
How long one should wait for medicines prescribed to be taken after meals? Should one take those medicines right after having the meal or after 15-30 mins?
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Right after meals

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Depends on type of medicine but yeah right after meal.

Answered2022-02-05 13:40:54

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Better to take after full stomach  any time

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Kindly discuss for your concern

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I think every medicine has a different mode of working in acidic medium. That is why a doctor should always specify how to take each medicine to give maximum benefit.

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Right  after meals

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After meals means right after meals after 5 mins

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depends upon medicines
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follow up consultation with your treating doctor is advisable

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Some medicines take before food some after food Kindly consult to your doctor Or you should mention here for better consultation

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Kindly consult me here or over whatsapp 9971*805905 for detailed evaluation n management

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Take it right after meals, as the medications must be mixed with the food in your stomach

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