Ampicillin and Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol interaction

Ampicillin and Norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol: the Ampicillin prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.

Moderate

Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.

What the FDA labels say

From the Ampicillin label · effective 2026-07-27

Moderate

Oral Contraceptives : May be less effective and increased breakthrough bleeding may occur.

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