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I had intercourse without protection on day 6 (march 17) of my bcp and i started taking co -amoxiclav (625mg) on day 10 (march 21) becoz of uti, 1 tab every 8hrs. i've been in marvelon for 6mon. am i safe from preg even though im taking antibiotic?

Q: i had intercourse without protection on day 6 (march 17) of my bcp and i started taking co -amoxiclav (625mg) on day 10 (march 21) becoz of uti, 1 tab every 8hrs. i've been in marvelon for 6mon. am i safe from preg even though im taking antibiotic?

: Antibiotic does not cause or block pregnancy. They can damage fetus. Go to Drugs.com and read up on it a bit. Be aware that most methods of birth control are not 100%. Surgery is.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Antibiotic does not cause or block pregnancy. They can damage fetus. Go to Drugs.com and read up on it a bit. Be aware that most methods of birth control are not 100%. Surgery is.

Dr Seibert agreed

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No you are not completely safe for all methods of contraception have failure rates. Antibiotics have nothing to do with protecting against pregnancy

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A member asked:

I had intercourse without protection on day 6 (march 17) of my bcp and i started taking co -amoxiclav (625mg) on day 10 (march 21) becoz of uti, 1 tab every 8hrs. i've been in marvelon for 6mon. am i safe from preg even though im taking antibiotic?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Seibert agreed

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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