HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Duration Of Gap For A Pill After Taking An Antacid?

i just took a doxycycline at 12 have heartburn bad ,bottle said do not take antacid within one hour. I took an antacid at 10 then pill at 12 so can when can l take antacid again tums was the antacid,during the day i did take my regular daily rabeprazole in the afternnoon around 2 my name is Diane l am 70
Tue, 4 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi. There should be a gap of 3 hours between antacid and any medicines.
Stop Doxycycline as it may increase the heart-burn.

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Antacid


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Duration Of Gap For A Pill After Taking An Antacid?

Hi. There should be a gap of 3 hours between antacid and any medicines. Stop Doxycycline as it may increase the heart-burn.