Why do some medicines comes labeled with "Take with food?" I was asking because I took Emergency Contraceptive (Plan B). No where did it specify taking with food in the instructions and on the labels, but after researching it online, I see some sites saying that it should be taken with food.
I hope that not taking a medicine with food won't lower its effectiveness, because if that is the case, that means that there is a greater chance that I can still become pregnant.
So can anyone explain the reasons behind taking some medications with food and whether not taking medicine with food lowers its effectiveness?
Answer:
Some medications can really irritate the stomach lining. Having food in there aids in the absorbtion and gives the stomach some protection. Some meds absorb better when take when you have eaten.
This is to prevent upset stomach because some medicines have a tendency to cause naseau.
medicines also absorb differently in the body, if it was important it would have said to take with food
I don't think that it will lower the effects of the medication, I think it is because if you take it on an empty stomach it could make you sick or just give you an upset stomach.
Some medications may irritate your stomach if not taken with food. Read the labels on medications always. It shouldn't effect your being pregnant that didn't come from food.
It can have a lot to do with the way your body metabolizes the medication. Food can help your body slow down the rate your body absorbs the medicine. Also some medicines can make you sick if you don't eat anything or have anything else in your stomach. (which i think is the case with plan B. I heard it can make you feel really sick)
My special daughter had a problem gaining weight and had to take medicine to help her digest her food.
But normally medicine that should be taken with a meal is to help digest it along with your food.
It can be due to two reasons. First is that when food is being digested, the enzymes released into the digestive system help in assimilation of the medicine.
In case of certain medicines, which contain chemicals which may be highly reactive to the digestive system, presence of food reduces the chances of an adverse reaction.
In both cases, presence of a medicine along with food in the digestive system means when food is being absorbed by the body, chances of the medicine itself being absorbed are better and efficient.
Most labels on medication say to take with food because some medication may give you nausea.So taking the medication on a full stomach will help your body tolerate the medication better.I don't believe that it will lower the effectiveness of the medicine.
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