Drug Interactions

Drug interactions between ascorbic acid and Estinyl

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ascorbic acid
Estinyl (ethinyl estradiol)

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ethinyl estradiol ⇔ ascorbic acid

Applies to:Estinyl (ethinyl estradiol) and ascorbic acid

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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