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This paper considers the possible interactions between oral contraceptive pills and antibiotics, in the context of modern dental practice. A review of the literature on such interactions leads to the conclusion that current national guidelines on the use of alternative contraceptive measures during a course of broad spectrum antibiotics in women also using the oral contraceptive pill should be emphasised and encouraged as part of good clinical practice. A patient information leaflet may be considered as a useful way of presenting such advice to female patients
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Gibson, J., McGowan, D. Oral contraceptives and antibiotics: important considerations for dental practice. Br Dent J 177, 419–422 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4808631
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