Oral Contraceptives + Cefuroxime Axetil Interaction

Moderateinteraction on record

Description

Cefuroxime axetil may affect gut flora, leading to lower estrogen reabsorption and reduced efficacy of combined oral estrogen/progesterone contraceptives.

Mechanism

Effects on gut flora may lower estrogen reabsorption

Source: NLP:cefuroxime axetil