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A 20-year-old female asked:
Does vicks dayquil cold & flu (multi symptom relief) affect birth control (junel fe 1/20) ? the flu medicine has phenylephrine in it .
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Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
No: Over the counter cold preparations will not interfere with the function of birth control pills.
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If the effect of the medication is not giving you relief; try something different that work differently rather than in the same class that could add side effects. Rest and increased warm fluid is good
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