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Questions about antibiotic side effects

2017-06-01 17:38:04
Im taking kaflex for 10 days for an infected ear piercing and I was told it would affect the reliability of my oral contraceptives. Will they only be ineffective till the end of my 10-day prescription of antibiotics or longer?
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Kindly use an additional barrier method if you feel quizzed otherwise i guess ur routine contraception is fine

Answered2017-06-07 12:31:57

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