1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Pregnancy and Infertility

  4. Questions about antibiotic side effects.

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?
64 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
Kindly use an additional barrier method if you feel quizzed otherwise i guess ur routine contraception is fine

Answered2017-06-07 12:31:57

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Do Not Start Antibiotics on Your Own

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise and is a Global Health Hazard.There is a tendency on the part of patients to start ... Read more

Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Heart Patients

Dr.Rajith Radhakrishnan

The use of antibiotics before dental treatment for specific patients as recommended by dentists or physicians is called ... Read more

Why Should You Not Taken an Antibiotic on Your Own Own

Dr.Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj

What is an Antibiotic?ANTIBIOTICANTI - AgainstBIOS - LifeANTIBIOTIC = Against LifeIn its most common use, an Antibiotic ... Read more

Excessive and Frequent Usage of Antibiotics Cause Unnecessary Side Effects!

Dr.Sai Vivek Areti

How to manage with Homeopathy?With the increase in pollution levels, stress and more and more people living a sedentary ... Read more

Basics of Antibiotics

Dr.Kalyani Nerakar

Most bacteria in our body are harmless; some even helpful. Still, bacteria can infect almost any organ. Antibiotics are ... Read more

Find Your Dream Job With These 4 Questions

Ms.Nikita Vyas

“Ugh! The Monday Blues!”“Damn it's Monday again!”Monday blues are a common symptom of unhappiness at work front. It’s ve ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Periods being irregular?

Consult Now

Vaginal infection troubling you?

Consult Now

Trying to conceive?

Consult Now

Too many pregnancy doubts?

Consult Now

Recently Asked Questions

HC is lagging, along with AC. IUGR baby

16 Views
Hi Doctor, my baby’s HC has been lagging for the past few scans though Doppler is normal. Since this was ...Read More

Ovary Size

14 Views
Ovaries : Right ovary : 37 x 17 x 36 mm; Volume : 12.51 cc Left ovary : 40 x 25 x 42 mm; Volume : 22.6 cc ...Read More

No periods after birth control

18 Views
I took a course of Novelon in February. I got periods right after it was done. I stopped taking it after ...Read More

Iron supplements

16 Views
Hi doctor my Hemoglobin is low (10.4) and I am feeling very tired and dizzy while sitting I feel good but ...Read More

It's pregnancy??

18 Views
After missing periods I have pregnancy test by its positive but after 15 days doctor done tvs test. What ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.