Can I take doxycycline without any food?

Question

I usually take the drug in the morning after breakfast. now i learn tht doxycycline can't be taken with antacid, milk and food containing iron or else the drug won't be absorbed in the small intestine effectively. So can i take the drug with an empty stomach in the morning like 2-3hrs before breakfast?

Answer 1

Doxycycline can be, and should be taken with meals in order to avoid an upset stomach. Small amounts of dairy is not really a problem as it is with tetracycline.