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Why should the medicine be taken three hours after a meal

Female  29 years old 2018-06-06
I went to the hospital to prescribe some gastrointestinal medicine. The doctor told me to take it three hours after a meal. Why should I do this?

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  • BY Penelope Judson 2018-06-06
    Some medicines can't be too short from the meal time, otherwise it will affect the efficacy. "Take three hours after a meal" is to empty the stomach, and then take the medicine at this time, the medicine can be quickly absorbed by the body. Some instructions suggest that you should prohibit the intake of certain types of food while taking the medicine, and you should strictly follow the medication instructions. If you violate the medication instructions, it may cause danger.
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