For example, if you’re supposed to take it once a day, take it every day at the same exact time. If you’re supposed to take it twice a day, take it every 12 hours. It can be helpful to set a timer so you remember to take it. You can use an alarm on your smartphone or a regular alarm clock.
Calcium-rich foods, such as yogurt, dairy, and fortified orange juice. Calcium makes Cipro less effective. To avoid this, wait 6 hours after your last calcium-rich meal to take Cipro, or take it 2 hours before your next meal. Meals that are high in iron, zinc, and magnesium. Wait 6 hours to take Cipro if you’ve eaten a meal that’s high in these minerals, or take it 2 hours before your next meal. These exceptions don’t apply if you’re eating a particularly large meal. In that case, you can take Cipro at any time.
If you do eat dairy products, wait 6 hours to take Cipro or take it 2 hours before your next meal. If you’re eating dairy products with a large meal, it’s OK to take your Cipro.
Talk to your doctor if you’re not sure how to take Cipro with antacids, vitamins, or supplements.
