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Will Acne Treatment Benzoyl Peroxide Gel Interfere With Ortho Tri-cyclen Birth Control?
Hello, I was prescribed an acne topical treatment called Benzoyl Peroxide Gel USP, 10% I currently take ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN and I was wondering if it will interfere with my birth control since the tube does say it's an antibiotic. I did some research and some websites say it can and some do not. I would like to know the correct answer.
Sat, 30 Nov 2013
Namasthe
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Benzoyl peroxide acts by release of oxygen, It does not interfere with metabolism of any drug. Its unlikely to have any interaction with any other drug which you may be usisng including birth control pills.
Wishing you a happy and healthy life ahead
Do take care of yourself
Regards
D T Shobha Deepak
MBBS MD
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Benzoyl peroxide acts by release of oxygen, It does not interfere with metabolism of any drug. Its unlikely to have any interaction with any other drug which you may be usisng including birth control pills.
Wishing you a happy and healthy life ahead
Do take care of yourself
Regards
D T Shobha Deepak
MBBS MD
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