How long until stomach is empty for medication?

Question

Taking Levaquin...

Bottle says to take on an empty stomach and reccomends 2-3 hours after eating...

How many hours until my stomach is empty?

I have a nasty infection and really want it to go away...

Why do I need to take it on an empty stomach?

Answer 1

Take it two hours after you eat. Some medicine absorb much faster if there is no food in the stomach when you take it. Hope you are feeling better soon.

Answer 2

You especially want to take certain antibiotics separate from calcium and iron supplements, they can interfere with the absorption of the medication.

"Empty stomach" means 1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after eating.