Which statements best indicates that the client understands how to correctly take the antacid? A client is taking an antacid for treatment of a peptic ulcer.

€œIt is best for me to take my antacid 1 to 3 hours after meals.”

Antacids are most effective if taken 1 to 3 hours after meals and at bedtime. When an antacid is taken on an empty stomach. the duration of the drugs action is greatly decreased. Taking antacids 1 to 3 hours after a meal lengthens the duration of action. thus increasing the therapeutic action of the drug. Antacids should be administered about 2 hours after other medications to decrease the chance of drug interactions. It is not necessary to decrease fluid intake when taking antacids.