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Whether Klacid weakens the effectiveness of the Axia Conti?
Does the antibiotic klacid reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill axia conti?
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Anna Tyrańska Pharmacist, Editor
3 months ago
Yes, clarithromycin (Klacid) can affect the effectiveness of birth control pills. Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that can affect the metabolism of drugs in the body, including the metabolism of ingredients in birth control pills. It can increase liver enzymes, which can lead to an accelerated metabolism of the ingredients in birth control pills. As a result, clarithromycin may reduce the level of hormones in birth control pills in the blood, which in turn reduces their effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. You will need to use additional contraceptive methods, such as condoms, while taking the antibiotic and for some time after you stop taking the antibiotic (7 days).
I encourage you to read:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji
You can check the availability of Klacid and Axia Conti in pharmacies in Polish at the following links:
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/40214/klacid-tabletki-powlekane/apteki
https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/92364/axia-conti-tabletki-powlekane/apteki