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Does Keflex Interact With Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot?

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Posted on Tue, 22 Nov 2016
Question: Hi I accidentally took a 500mg keflex antibiotic instead of a motrin last night and had sex I'm on the depo shot will the keflex cancel.out the shot
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
The shot will be effective.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Depo provera usually does not get affected with most of the antibiotics including Keflex. A single dose will not affect its efficacy as a contraceptive. You need not use any additional protection. you are still protected against pregnancy. No need to worry.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

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Does Keflex Interact With Depo-Provera Birth Control Shot?

Brief Answer: The shot will be effective. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Depo provera usually does not get affected with most of the antibiotics including Keflex. A single dose will not affect its efficacy as a contraceptive. You need not use any additional protection. you are still protected against pregnancy. No need to worry. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal