Interaction with other substances A waiting period of at least 2 hours should be observed after taking medicine. Avoid alcohol, drinks containing caffeine or acidic drinks such as grapefruit / orange

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Interaction with other substances A waiting period of at least 2 hours should be observed after taking medicine. Avoid alcohol, drinks containing caffeine or acidic drinks such as grapefruit / orange / lemon / pineap- ple juice. So i don’t get it ! Does that mean if i drink any kind of drinks mentioned i should wait 2 hours before taking the medication ? Or after i took the medicine i should wait 2 hours before drinking any of them ?

Jan 17, 2025 2:54 AM

Answers · 13

You should wait until two hours have passed before drinking all those listed drinks to avoid any interactions.

Jan 17, 2025 3:24 AM

It means after you take the medication, you should wait at least 2 hours before consuming any of the mentioned drinks (alcohol, caffeinated drinks, or acidic juices like grapefruit, orange, lemon, or pineapple juice). This guideline is intended to prevent interactions that could reduce the medication's effectiveness or cause unwanted side effects. Let me know if you'd like further clarification!

Jan 17, 2025 10:49 AM

The text refers to what happens after taking the medicine, not before. If you need further clarification about procedure before taking medicine, it’s better to ask a doctor or trained health professional ☺️

Jan 17, 2025 5:29 AM

It means that you should take the medication first, and then wait 2 hours until you drink something. Things like alcohol should be totally avoided (this is a polite way to say ‘don’t drink alcohol at all while you are taking medicine’).

Jan 17, 2025 3:20 AM

It means that after taking the medicine, you should wait at least 2 hours before drinking any of the mentioned beverages (alcohol, caffeine-containing drinks, or acidic juices like grapefruit, orange, lemon, or pineapple). These drinks may interfere with the absorption or effectiveness of the medicine if consumed too soon after taking it.

Jan 17, 2025 4:02 PM

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