27/08/2026
ππ₯ DID YOU KNOW? NOT ALL MEDICINES SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH MILK!
Milk and dairy products contain calcium and other minerals that can bind to certain medicines and reduce how much of the drug your body absorbs. This may make the medicine less effective.
Some medicines that may interact with dairy include:
πΉ Tetracycline antibiotics β doxycycline, tetracycline
πΉ Fluoroquinolone antibiotics β ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin
πΉ Bisphosphonates β alendronate, risedronate
πΉ Thyroid hormone β levothyroxine
πΉ Iron supplements β ferrous sulfate, ferrous fumarate
πΉ Some other medicines may also be affected by calcium-rich foods.
β° Important: The correct timing between your medicine and dairy depends on the specific drug. Donβt assume that β1β2 hours before or 4 hours afterβ applies to every medicine always check the medicine label or ask your pharmacist.
π₯ Dairy includes milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, butter, and other calcium-rich dairy products.
π‘ When in doubt, ask your pharmacist!
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π Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)