What not to eat with cephalosporin
Cephalosporin antibiotics are commonly used clinical antibacterial drugs, but dietary taboos need to be paid attention to during use to avoid reducing the efficacy or causing adverse reactions. The following is a compilation of content related to cephalosporin dietary taboos that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. It is combined with medical advice and user concerns to provide you with a structured reference.
1. The deadly combination of cephalosporin antibiotics and alcohol

Drinking alcohol while taking cephalosporin may cause a disulfiram-like reaction, manifested as facial flushing, headache, palpitations and other symptoms, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. The following is a list of common foods and drinks containing alcohol:
| Category | specific items | Hazard level |
|---|---|---|
| drinks | Beer/white wine/red wine/cooking wine | ★★★★★ |
| food | Wine-filled chocolate/drunken shrimp/fermented bean curd | ★★★☆☆ |
| Medicines | Huoxiang Zhengqi Water/Ten Dishui | ★★★★☆ |
2. Blacklist of foods that affect drug absorption
The following foods may interfere with the absorption or metabolism of cephalosporin antibiotics. It is recommended to eat them at least 2 hours apart:
| food type | Mechanism of action | Recommended interval |
|---|---|---|
| High calcium foods | Milk/cheese/calcium tablets | 2 hours |
| high fiber foods | Oats/whole wheat bread | 1.5 hours |
| acidic fruits | Citrus/kiwi | 1 hour |
3. Special precautions
1.72 hours before and after medicationStrict alcohol prohibition is required, including rubbing alcohol for disinfection
2. takeCefoperazone, ceftriaxoneHigher risk when waiting for specific varieties
3. When using medicines for children, attention should be paid to hidden risk sources such as alcohol-containing antipyretic patches.
4. Recommendations from authoritative organizations
Latest tips from the State Food and Drug Administration:
• Avoid consuming any alcohol-containing products while taking this medication
• If you feel unwell, stop using it immediately and seek medical advice.
• Carefully read the contraindications in the drug package insert
5. Answers to users’ high-frequency questions
| question | Professional answers |
|---|---|
| Does overnight cooking affect the efficacy of the medicine? | Some overnight vegetables contain nitrite, which may aggravate the side effects of medications. |
| Can I drink coffee? | May accelerate drug metabolism, recommended interval of 3 hours |
| Can Chinese medicine be taken together? | Alcohol-containing traditional Chinese medicine preparations are absolutely contraindicated |
Warm reminder:Specific medication contraindications should be based on the recommendations of the attending physician. The content of this article is for reference only. If allergic symptoms such as rash or difficulty breathing occur, seek medical attention immediately.
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