DEMECLOCYCLINE HCL

Demeclocycline Hydrochloride 300mg, Oral tablet

Calcium-containing foods

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: Specific food that is high in calcium such as dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt, or cottage cheese) can decrease the absorption of Demeclocycline (a Tetracycline-Type Antibiotic) from the stomach. Taking dairy product or other high-calcium foods together together with Demeclocycline can decrease the effectiveness of Demeclocycline to treat an infection. To limit this interaction, take Demeclocycline at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals or milk

· Notes for Professionals: Calcium salts that are present in foods and dairy products can form chelates with demeclocycline and impair absorption. Administer demeclocycline at least one hour prior to or two hours after a meal and/or milk.

Demeclocycline Hydrochloride 300mg, Oral tablet

Foods High in Iron

· Severity: Major

· Notes for Consumers: Specific food that is high in calcium such as dairy products (cheese, milk, yogurt, or cottage cheese) can decrease the absorption of Demeclocycline (a Tetracycline-Type Antibiotic) from the stomach. Taking dairy product or other high-calcium foods together together with Demeclocycline can decrease the effectiveness of Demeclocycline to treat an infection. To limit this interaction, take Demeclocycline at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals or milk.

· Notes for Professionals: Iron salts that are present in foods and dairy products can form chelates with demeclocycline and impair absorption. Administer demeclocycline at least one hour prior to or two hours after a meal and/or milk.

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