Q Can I take antibiotics like metronidazole together with Korean herbal medicine?
A Generally they can be taken together, but keep an interval of at least 2 hours between doses and always inform your Korean medicine doctor in advance.
Detailed Answer
Guidelines for combining antibiotics and herbal medicine
It is common to use metronidazole (a treatment for bacterial vaginosis) or antifungal agents (clotrimazole, fluconazole) together with Korean herbal medicine.
- Dosing interval — As a rule, keep an interval of at least 2 hours between herbal medicine and conventional medication.
- Liver metabolism burden — Metronidazole is metabolized by the liver, so overlapping ingredients that burden the liver should be avoided.
- Prior disclosure is essential — Inform your Korean medicine doctor of all medications you are taking so the prescription can be safely adjusted.
At Dongjedang, after confirming any concurrent use of conventional medication, we prioritize prescription formulas that place less burden on the liver.
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