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Do cough drops or cough syrup affect birth control?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Cough meds: cough medicines and cough drops do not affect birth control. some antibiotics and herbs (st john's wort) can.

Answered 12/15/2018

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