Can you have dairy with Vicodin?
Dosage and administration You can take this medicine with food or milk if it upsets your stomach. Take this medicine only as prescribed. If it is not taken correctly, your risk of having side effects may be increased. This medicine should only be taken on an as-needed basis.
What medications should you not take with milk?
Milk can interfere with how iron is absorbed in the stomach, and the calcium found in dairy products can prevent the body from absorbing tetracycline and ciprofloxacin antibiotics and thyroid medication, so you get less of the active compound in your bloodstream.
Can I take Vicodin without food?
Vicodin is available as a tablet, a solution, and an elixir and is typically given every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain with or without food.
Can you drink coffee on Vicodin?
No interactions were found between caffeine and hydrocodone. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Why should you not take tablets with milk?
To reduce side effects of stomach irritation, including indigestion, stomach inflammation or ulcers. Some medicines can irritate the stomach, and taking them with food will reduce this effect. Things such as biscuits or a sandwich, or a glass of milk, are usually enough.
Can I take all my medication at the same time?
As long as a doctor or pharmacist has taken into account the effect of taking two or more medicines at the same time it should be perfectly safe.
Why is it important to take medication at the same time every day?
Taking medicine on time, as prescribed, is essential to making sure your body has an effective amount of the drug at all times. If not, this can cause the disease to develop a resistance to the medicine or simply prolong the amount of time it takes to feel better.
What is the best time to take medicine twice a day?
Twice-a-day usually means morning and evening, on arising and on going to bed, or even at breakfast and supper. For most of us, it is more convenient to remember to take our medicines according to some routine in our lives (for example, with teeth brushing in the morning and before bed) rather than by the clock.
How long does medicine need to stay down to work?
In general, it typically takes approximately 30 minutes for most medications to dissolve. When a medication is coated in a special coating – which may help protect the drug from stomach acids – often times it may take longer for the therapeutic to reach the bloodstream.
What happens if you take 2 pills in one day?
If you’ve accidentally taken any extra pills, carry on taking the rest of your packet as normal at the same time you usually take it each day. For example, if you usually take your pill at 8am every day: on Monday, you take your normal pill at 8am, but then take an extra pill by mistake at 8.15am.