acerola and Ethinyl estradiol Interactions

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Interactions between acerola(ascorbic acid) and Ethinyl estradiol (ethinyl estradiol)

Minor Drug-Drug Interaction ethinyl estradiol and ascorbic acid (Minor Drug-Drug)

Ascorbic acid may increase the serum levels of estrogens in oral contraceptives. The mechanism may be due to decreased metabolism of the estrogen by competitive inhibition involving ascorbic acid. Consider monitoring the patient more closely for estrogen-related side effects if ascorbic acid is coadministered.


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