Would Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Reduce The Effectiveness Of Contraceptive Pills?

Posted on Thu, 25 Jan 2018

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Question : Hi I was wondering if I could get pregnant if I took one pill of amoxicillin 875mg and clavulanate 125mg

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

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Are you on contraceptive pills? If so, be assured that Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid will not reduce its effectiveness. So there is no increased risk of pregnancy.

Take care.

Dr. Ramadevi Wani, OBGYN

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