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Can Sulfamethoxazole-TMP And Ranitidine Be Taken While On A Birth Control Implant?
Hi I am taken sulfamethoxazole-tmp for 1 tablet by mouth twice a day for 10 days and I am also taken Ranitidine for 1 tablet by mouth twice a day and I am on the arm implant Will the antibiotics effect the arm implant? Could I get pregnant? I have been on the arm implant for 1 year now and no period either because of the arm implant.
Fri, 22 Sep 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for drug interactions and decrease therapeutic effect of birth control patch with these two drugs.
Sulphamethoxazole - TMP is broad spectrum antibiotic. Ranitidine is antacid.
None of then have any interactions with birth control drug.
So no need to worry for pregnancy. You are protected.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for drug interactions and decrease therapeutic effect of birth control patch with these two drugs.
Sulphamethoxazole - TMP is broad spectrum antibiotic. Ranitidine is antacid.
None of then have any interactions with birth control drug.
So no need to worry for pregnancy. You are protected.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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