HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Would Metamucil Affect Nexplanon?

default
Posted on Tue, 29 Oct 2013
Question: Would Metamucil affect my birth control implant Nexplanon?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Metamucil is a Psyllium husk-containing product. It is dietary fiber supplement having no interaction with the hormones released by Nexplanon. Hence, it does not affect its birth controlling potency.

Rarely Metamucil cause cause Vitamin and Mineral malabsorption.

Regards,
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Raju A.T

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2008

Answered : 4923 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Gynecologic Oncologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Would Metamucil Affect Nexplanon?

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Metamucil is a Psyllium husk-containing product. It is dietary fiber supplement having no interaction with the hormones released by Nexplanon. Hence, it does not affect its birth controlling potency.

Rarely Metamucil cause cause Vitamin and Mineral malabsorption.

Regards,