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Guide to Medications and Food Interactions

Easily check how your medications interact with meals, beverages, and supplements. Protect the effectiveness of your treatment and feel your best every day.

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Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 50 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 50 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
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Producent: Advanz Pharma Limited
Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 25 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
Paliperidon Advanz Pharma 25 mg Depot-Injektionssuspension in einer Fertigspritze
💊 Depot-Injektionssuspension in der Fertigspritze Lek
Producent: Advanz Pharma Limited
Gabapentin Holsten 400 mg Hartkapseln
Gabapentin Holsten 400 mg Hartkapseln
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Producent: Holsten Pharma GmbH
Milrinon Stragen
Milrinon Stragen
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Producent: Stragen Pharma GmbH
Resonium A
Resonium A
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Producent: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Ropivacain HCl B. Braun 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
Ropivacain HCl B. Braun 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
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Producent: B. Braun Melsungen Aktiengesellschaft
Sulbactam Eberth 1000 mg
Sulbactam Eberth 1000 mg
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Producent: Dr. Friedrich Eberth Arzneimittel GmbH
Amitriptylin Micro Labs 22,1 mg Filmtabletten
Amitriptylin Micro Labs 22,1 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Micro Labs GmbH
Preterax N 2,5 mg/ 0,625 mg Filmtabletten
Preterax N 2,5 mg/ 0,625 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Les Laboratoires Servier
Solian 400 mg Filmtabletten
Solian 400 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH
Gilurytmal 50 mg / 10 ml
Gilurytmal 50 mg / 10 ml
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Producent: Carinopharm GmbH
Doxyderma 50 mg
Doxyderma 50 mg
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Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Levetiracetam Holsten 1000 mg Filmtabletten
Levetiracetam Holsten 1000 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Holsten Pharma GmbH
Escitalopram-Micro Labs 20 mg Filmtabletten
Escitalopram-Micro Labs 20 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Micro Labs GmbH
Volon A 10
Volon A 10
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Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Prednitop Crinale
Prednitop Crinale
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Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Cabaseril 2 mg
Cabaseril 2 mg
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Producent: Pfizer Pharma GmbH
Cabaseril 1 mg
Cabaseril 1 mg
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Producent: Pfizer Pharma GmbH
Ipratropiumbromid 125 Mikrogramm / 1 ml Stulln
Ipratropiumbromid 125 Mikrogramm / 1 ml Stulln
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Producent: Penta Arzneimittel GmbH
AARANE N
AARANE N
💊 Suspension mit Treibmittel Lek
Producent: Hormosan Pharma Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (BS 1)
Gabapentin Holsten 800 mg Filmtabletten
Gabapentin Holsten 800 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Holsten Pharma GmbH
Risperidon - 1 A Pharma 6 mg Filmtabletten
Risperidon - 1 A Pharma 6 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: 1 A Pharma GmbH
Volon A 40
Volon A 40
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Producent: Dermapharm Aktiengesellschaft
Hukyndra
Hukyndra
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Producent: STADA Arzneimittel Aktiengesellschaft - Geschäftsanschrift -
Dorzo-Vision sine 20 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung im Einzeldosisbehältnis
Dorzo-Vision sine 20 mg/ml Augentropfen, Lösung im Einzeldosisbehältnis
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Producent: OmniVision GmbH
Folinsäure PhaRes 10 mg/ml Injektionslösung
Folinsäure PhaRes 10 mg/ml Injektionslösung
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Producent: Pharma Resources GmbH
Gentamicin-POS
Gentamicin-POS
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Producent: URSAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH
Cisatracurium Hikma 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
Cisatracurium Hikma 2 mg/ml Injektions-/Infusionslösung
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Producent: Hikma Farmaceutica (Portugal), S.A.
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 20 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 20 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Denk Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 40 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
Rosuvastatin/Ezetimib Denk 40 mg/10 mg Filmtabletten
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Producent: Denk Pharma GmbH & Co. KG
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should you keep in mind about diet while taking citalopram?
Citalopram is an SSRI antidepressant that can be taken with or without food, but avoid alcohol and herbal supplements containing St. John’s Wort (*Hypericum perforatum*), which can cause dangerous interactions.
Why should you avoid grapefruit juice while taking atorvastatin?
Atorvastatin lowers LDL cholesterol. Compounds (furanocoumarins) in grapefruits and grapefruit juice block the CYP3A4 enzyme in the liver, which can dangerously increase the drug’s concentration in the blood and risk muscle pain.
Which foods should you avoid while taking amlodipine?
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker used for high blood pressure. It can be taken with or without food, but you should avoid grapefruits and limit sodium intake (e.g., by following the DASH diet).
What to keep in mind when using meloxicam?
Meloxicam (an NSAID anti-inflammatory drug) should always be taken during a meal with water, avoiding alcohol and spicy seasonings that irritate the gastric mucosa.
Why is a consistent amount of vitamin K in the diet important when taking warfarin?
Warfarin works by blocking the vitamin K cycle. You should not completely eliminate green vegetables (spinach, broccoli, kale), but rather consume them in consistent, repeatable amounts each week to maintain a stable INR ratio.
Can azithromycin be taken with dairy?
Azithromycin tablets can be taken with or without food, but antacids and supplements containing calcium and magnesium should be spaced at least 2 hours apart.
What should you avoid while taking escitalopram?
During escitalopram therapy, avoid alcohol and herbal teas or supplements containing St. John’s Wort, which can lead to dangerous serotonin interactions.
How should levothyroxine (Euthyrox, Letrox) be taken in relation to breakfast?
Levothyroxine, used for hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s disease, should be taken on an empty stomach, 30–60 minutes before breakfast and morning coffee, with plain water. Iron, calcium supplements, and soy products should be spaced at least 4 hours apart.
How to take duloxetine to avoid stomach irritation?
Swallowing the duloxetine capsule whole during a meal helps prevent transient nausea at the start of treatment.
Why should venlafaxine always be taken with food?
Venlafaxine (especially extended-release capsules) should always be taken during a meal at a consistent time and washed down with liquid, ensuring even absorption and good drug tolerance.

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