Does cephalexin affect the potency of loestrin fe?

Apr 2013
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does cephalexin affect the potency of loestrin fe. Is it safe to use only the loestrin fe as a contraceptive while taking cephalexin
Posted Wed, 16 Oct 2013
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Answered by Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein 1 hour later
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Detailed Answer:
There is no clear evidence that cephalosporines including cephalexin cause less efficiency of any contraceptive. Only rifampicin and some other antituberculotics and antifungal medicines may have such effect. Also there is no reported interaction of taking those 2 medicines together. So you should continue with regular dosage of both medicines.
However if antibiotic is taken for longer period (more than 14 days), it is advisable to use some other contraception in this period.Also,try not to take leostrin and cephalexin together. it should be at least 2 hours apart.
If you have any doubts, you can ask your pharmacist or doctor about dosages and interactions. Wish you good health. Regards
Hi and welcome to XXXXXXX
Detailed Answer:
There is no clear evidence that cephalosporines including cephalexin cause less efficiency of any contraceptive. Only rifampicin and some other antituberculotics and antifungal medicines may have such effect. Also there is no reported interaction of taking those 2 medicines together. So you should continue with regular dosage of both medicines.
However if antibiotic is taken for longer period (more than 14 days), it is advisable to use some other contraception in this period.Also,try not to take leostrin and cephalexin together. it should be at least 2 hours apart.
If you have any doubts, you can ask your pharmacist or doctor about dosages and interactions. Wish you good health. Regards
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