A woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is prescribed a one-week course of doxycycline for acne. Does she need additional contraceptive...

Question

A woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is prescribed a one-week course of doxycycline for acne. Does she need additional contraceptive precautions?

Accepted Answer

No, doxycycline is not an enzyme inducer and no additional contraceptive precautions are needed

Answer

Yes, doxycycline is an enzyme inducer

Answer

She should use condoms for 28 days after the course

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She must stop the COC during doxycycline treatment

Answer

Doxycycline increases oestrogen levels

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Doxycycline Not Enzyme Inducer No CHC Interaction

A woman using a combined oral contraceptive pill (COC) is prescribed a one-week course of doxycycline for acne. Does she need additional contraceptive precautions?