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Does decongestion medication interfere with Nexplanon implant?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Question: does XXXXXXX seltzer plus severe sinus congestion & cough formula liquid gels affect birth control implant nexplanon?
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Answered by Dr. Shafi Ullah Khan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: No Interaction, Does Not Affect Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking Miss XXXX! I am Dr S Khan and i would like to answer your query for the possible interaction between XXXXXXX Seltzer and cough and sinus decongestion remedies with Nexplanon( A progestin) the brief answer to which is NO. Miss XXXX i want you to know that XXXXXXX Seltzer is a common antacid totally innocuous in its use with the presence of progestin implants. And nasal decongestants are simple over the counter remedies which no way interact with these progestin implants. In Nut shell, No possible interaction between the medicines you mentioned and hence no worries any more. Hope it helps.Take care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards S Khan
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Does decongestion medication interfere with Nexplanon implant?

Brief Answer: No Interaction, Does Not Affect Detailed Answer: Thank you for asking Miss XXXX! I am Dr S Khan and i would like to answer your query for the possible interaction between XXXXXXX Seltzer and cough and sinus decongestion remedies with Nexplanon( A progestin) the brief answer to which is NO. Miss XXXX i want you to know that XXXXXXX Seltzer is a common antacid totally innocuous in its use with the presence of progestin implants. And nasal decongestants are simple over the counter remedies which no way interact with these progestin implants. In Nut shell, No possible interaction between the medicines you mentioned and hence no worries any more. Hope it helps.Take care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please. Regards S Khan