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Can The Antibiotics, Trimethoprim And Rigevidon, Dose Be Continued After A Break?

I am currently taking Trimethoprim and rigevidon , I have finished the antibiotics and have 5 days left in my pack can i take the rest have my break from pills and then start the next pack will I still be protected if I do that , I do not want to take the next pack straight away because want to delay the next pack due to going on holiday Please help thanks
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
Unless you take oral contraceptive correctly, you are not protected from pregnancy.
Antibiotics can be stopped after the prescribed course.
Take care
Dr Noble Zachariah
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Can The Antibiotics, Trimethoprim And Rigevidon, Dose Be Continued After A Break?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. Unless you take oral contraceptive correctly, you are not protected from pregnancy. Antibiotics can be stopped after the prescribed course. Take care Dr Noble Zachariah