Oral Contraceptives + Amoxicillin Oral Susp Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Amoxicillin may affect gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral estrogen/progesterone contraceptives.

Mechanism

Alteration of gut flora affecting estrogen reabsorption

Source: NLP:amoxicillin oral susp