Drug interactions with cefixime oral and norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral

cefixime oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Suprax Oral

All generic drug interactions for cefixime oral (lists will include brand and generic names):

norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Femcon Fe Oral, Generess Fe Oral, Layolis Fe Oral, Ovcon Fe Oral, Wymzya Fe Oral, Zenchent Fe Oral, Zeosa Oral

All generic drug interactions for norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral (lists will include brand and generic names):
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cefixime oral and norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral

cefixime oral will decrease the level or effect of norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral by suppressing bacteria in the stomach that may assist with drug absorption. This interaction may occur for contraceptives that are taken by mouth. Low risk of contraceptive failure.

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cefixime oral and norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral

cefixime oral will decrease the level or effect of norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol-iron oral by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral forms of hormone. Low risk of contraceptive failure.

Clinical Drug Interactions Source: Medscape from WebMD
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Never use this combination of drugs because of high risk for dangerous interaction

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Potential for serious interaction; regular monitoring by your doctor required or alternate medication may be needed

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Interaction is unlikely, minor, or nonsignificant

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