Does the antibiotic amotaks reduce the effectiveness of Microgynon 21? I have 10 tablets to choose from. Almost simultaneously with the start of the antibiotic I started another contraceptive leaf
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Katarzyna Kosińska Pharmacist, Editor
17 months ago
According to the Amotaks summary of product characteristics: "Concomitant administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics, including amoxicillin (Amotaks), with oral contraceptives may reduce their efficacy." In this case, use an additional safety device (condom) until the end of the current pack of Microgynon tablets. I encourage you to read: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji