Lorabid
Drug Name: Lorabid
Drug ID: 192
Nutritional Considerations
Lorabid may cause the improper absorption of some B vitamins, folic acid and vitamin K. Long term use of the antibiotic may reduce levels of these vitamins. Discuss supplementation with your physician or pharmacist.
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- Ellenger P, et al: Production and release of nicotinamide by the intestinal flora in man, Nature, 1944, 154:270-271.
Antibiotics kill bacteria, including beneficial flora in the gut, which could affect digestion and/or elimination. Supplementation with acidophilus or bifidus may aid in restoring this beneficial flora.
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Take with food or milk to decrease stomach irritation.
- Facts and Comparisons, Clinisphere 2.0, Wolters Kluwer Company, 1999
- Pronsky, Z Food Medication Interactions, 11th edition, 1999
NDC Codes
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