Does co-codamol affect the birth control pill?

Answer 1

Hello there. As Codeine is a inflammatory and also from the Paracetamol family, its unlikelly it will affect the effectiveness of the Birth Control pills you are taking. But if you are in doubt, then use a condom for the next seven days to prevent pregnancy.

Answer 2

Codeine should have no effect on the birth control pill. The most common drugs which have an affect on birth control pills are antibiotics. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure of what is right for you.

Answer 3

Talk to your doctor if you have an overactive thyroid gland, Heart disease, glaucoma, or difficulty urinating.

Inform your doctor if you have taken medications for depression, seizures, Allergies, coughs, or colds; MAO inhibitors (phenelzine [Nardil], tranylcypromine [Parnate]); sedatives; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins. within the last 2 weeks.


You should ask your doctor or pharmacist this question, also if you plan to become pregnant they need to be informed.

Answer 4

There are no known drug interactions between co-codamol and the birth control pill.
Hi, Yes you can take co-codamol with Dianette.

Answer 5

There are no known drug interactions between co codamol and the progestin-only birth control pill.