If I take the contraceptive pill 3 hours after taking the medicinal charcoal, won't it reduce its effectiveness?
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Klaudia Ćwiąkała Pharmacist, Editor
2 years ago
According to the leaflet of the drug with activated carbon Medicinal charcoal VP, other drugs should be used at least 2 hours before or after taking activated carbon. In the case of birth control pills, it is often recommended to take a break of up to 4 hours to make sure that the hormones are fully absorbed. I think that taking coal about 3 hours after the contraceptive pill should not significantly affect its effectiveness, but if you are concerned, you can use an additional method of contraception, e.g. condoms, for the next 7 days. I enclose the leaflet of the drug with carbon: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/produkty/84120/wegiel-leczniczy-vp-kapsulki/ulotka and a helpful article: https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jakie-leki-oslabiaja-skutecznosc-antykoncepcji