Does using antibiotic eye drops while on the pill decrease its effectiveness? I'm using ciprofloxacin 0.3% drops for an eye infection. I thought eye drops only have a local effect but I can taste it in the back of my throat so I'm not really sure. Anyone know if antibiotic eye drops would decrease the effectiveness of the pill???

I was taking antibiotic eye drops for about two weeks (stupid pink eye) and never heard anything about them effecting birth control. Usually my doctor will say something and there is a warning in the information I get on the drug from the pharmacy. The doctor didn't say anything to me and there was nothing about it effecting birth control on the drug information.

If you are concerned get in touch with your doctor or pharmacist.

IrishPrinces

I think the reason antibiotics effect birth control has to do with how the birth control is absorbed in the digestive system, so I think you fine since your not taking the antibiotics orally.