What is the proper way to take antibiotics?

What is the proper way to take antibiotics?

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about the best way to take your antibiotic. Some should be taken with food to reduce side effects but others need to be taken on an empty stomach. Antibiotics should also be taken in the prescribed amount and for the directed length of treatment.

Is it better to take antibiotics early or late?

Taking your antibiotics as directed by your doctor is important for clearing your bacterial infection. This includes making sure to take all doses as scheduled. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.

Should antibiotics be taken on an empty stomach?

Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether to take your antibiotic with food. Eating can help reduce stomach side effects from certain antibiotics such as amoxicillin and doxycycline (Doryx). However, this approach won’t work for all antibiotics. Some antibiotics, such as tetracycline, must be taken on an empty stomach.

Is it OK to take amoxicillin 2 hours late?

In most cases, you should not double the next dose of antibiotics if you’ve missed a dose. Taking a double dose of antibiotics will increase your risk of getting side effects. Take your missed dose as soon as you remember or, if it’s nearly time for your next dose, skip your missed dose altogether.

Do antibiotics have to be taken exactly 8 hours apart?

If you are supposed to take the medicine three times a day, for example, it usually needs to be taken at set times so that the effect is spread out evenly over the course of the day. You could remember the regular times of 6 a.m., 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. for an antibiotic that needs to be taken every 8 hours, for example.

Is it OK to take antibiotic 2 hours late?

“If you are a few hours late in taking your antibiotic, take it as soon as you remember,” advises Dr. Egloff-Du. “But if your next dose is due soon, do not double up.” The general rule is if you are more than 50% of the way toward your next dose, you should skip.

Is it OK to take antibiotics 6 hours late?

Is it OK to take my antibiotics 2 hours early?

Since the bacteria are stronger, it may be harder to treat your infection the next time around. So unless your doctor says it’s okay to stop early, be sure to finish your entire course of antibiotics.