Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit unwell and have had some cold symptoms. However, yesterday I had sexual intercourse with my boyfriend without using any contraception, and it was also internal. I'm worried about getting pregnant, so I bought emergency contraception pills. I haven't taken them yet, and I'm afraid that taking them with my cold medicine might cause other reactions. So, I wanted to ask if it's okay to take cold medicine while taking emergency contraception pills?Doctor's answer:
When you had intercourse without using contraception and had internal ejaculation, you usually take emergency contraception pills afterward. When taking emergency contraception pills, it's better not to take them with cold medicine at the same time. At least two hours should pass before taking them together, or if taken together or with too short an interval, it may affect the efficacy, thereby failing to achieve the effect of breastfeeding. If you have a cold, pay more attention to rest and take care to stay warm. Drink as much water as possible.