Can I eat crab after taking cold medicine if I have a cold?

Written by Wei Peng

Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Updated on May 20, 2025

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After catching a cold and taking cold medicine, it is best not to eat crabs.

After a cold, due to the influence of the virus itself, gastrointestinal function may be impaired; thus, eating crabs at this time is not conducive to digestion.

Furthermore, if you take cold medicine after a cold, these medications may also have adverse reactions with crabs. Since crabs are considered to have a cooling effect, they might react with certain Chinese medicines. Therefore, it is advised not to consume crabs and other seafood products after taking medicine for a cold. It is better to opt for simple home-cooked meals or easily digestible foods, which can aid in digestion and not interfere with the normal absorption of the medication.

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