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My doctor said to take tablets with 20 minutes gap is this the right way to take tb tablets please tell
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Tb tablets have to be taken together if possible. You can take it after food no issues avoid empty stomach as it can cause gastric irritation. In simple language to kill the tb bacillus effectively you need to take all medications together. You can keep a gap but no longer than 30 mins.
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For optimal efficacy,should be taken on an empty stomach.Ideally 1hr before food and if not tolerated together take them with spacing separately.Studies have demonstrated that taking these medications with food can significantly reduce their plasma concentrations.
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Dr. Veena E R
Pulmonologist
4 yrs exp
Thrissur
IF this is something that your doctor told you to do after you tried taking all tablets but couldn't tolerate, then it's alright. You could also try taking tablets after a bit of food and then take rest of the food. That also can be done. If not, let us know.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If you are not able to tolerate, you can take like that. If you are able to take, Pl take all at a time. Pl consult.
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