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Normally laxatives containing bisacodyl are enteric-coated i.e., coating done to keep them from dissolving in the acid environment of the stomach so that they go to work in the lower region of the intestine. Drinking milk at the time of taking tabletmay lower the stomach acidity enough that the coating dissolves there.
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Do you take medications with or without milk?
Normally, you may be instructed to take something with or without milk (or food or lots of water, etc) by your doctor. I have been told to take certain medications with milk to protect my stomach (the medication was known to be irritating to the stomach).
What does milk do to your stomach when taking antacids?
Soothing Effects. Like many antacids, milk contains calcium. Calcium helps to calm an upset stomach by improving your stomachs pH balance. Milk’s thick consistency allows it to coat the lining of your stomach, making milk a good option to take with NSAID medications to avoid stomach upset.
What happens if you drink milk while taking a drug?
When you take milk with the drug it lowers the stomach acidity and causes the drug to dissolve there instead of in the intestine, causing irritation in the stomach and hard stomach ache.
Does milk help an upset stomach?
Like many antacids, milk contains calcium. Calcium helps to calm an upset stomach by improving your stomachs pH balance. Milk’s thick consistency allows it to coat the lining of your stomach, making milk a good option to take with NSAID medications to avoid stomach upset.