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Updated October 23, 2012
al Says:
Sun, October 21, 2012

antiacids use when taking ethambutol

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David Says:
Tue, October 23, 2012

According to the article linked below, Antacids interfere with ethambutol, making it less effective. Therefore it is recommended that you take ethambutol 1 hour before or 2 hours after antacids.

Referenced from: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a682550.html

I hope this info helps!

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