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I took antacid containing mentha oil and spearmint oil, 40 mins before taking bc pill (diane 35) will the effectiveness of the bc pill be compromised?

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No: Is such a situation, there should be no noticeable difference in the effectiveness of the birth control pill. If a woman takes her birth control pill each day, near the same time of day, she should be well protected against pregnancy.

Answered 11/27/2017

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