Please be advised that birth control pills are ineffective when taking antibiotics (you could become pregnant). Please use an alternate birth control method for the month. If you have further questions, please contact our office or your OB/GYN.

Birth Control Pill Warning

Please be advised that the possibility exists that while you are taking an antibiotic, a vaginal yeast infection may occur. If this is the case, please contact our office or your own OB/GYN, and we will call in a prescription for you. Oral Difucan in a one-time dose is available. Please note that over-the-counter medication is also available for external use
(i.e. Monostat-7)

If any unusual symptoms occur, please call 360-0266. If after hours, the line to reach the beeper is 631-442-1203. Leave a message with your name, the time, and a phone number you can be reached at. We will be paged and will call you immediately. If you are not called back within five to ten minutes, try again, as it could be in a dead zone. We can be reached 24 hours a day. For any reason should the system fail, please seek care at the nearest hospital for any medical emergency.

• If significant bleeding persists beyond four hours (more than normal oozing)
• If the temperature remains elevated beyond four hours or goes above 101 degrees F.
• If there is any difficulty breathing or swallowing.
• If any allergic reaction to any medication occurs
• If any other signs or symptoms causes concern.

If you are prescribed a rinse, Periogard (Chlorhexidine) and Peroxyl, pour a capful of Periogard in a cup along with a splash of Peroxyl. Swish and hold for 30 seconds and expectorate(spit) gently. This should be done after each meal, 2 to 3 times a day (a minimum of twice: AM and PM). If you are unable to obtain peroxyl, plain peroxide will suffice, or even tap water. This will help prevent staining of teeth, which should not occur short-term, and can easily be removed by your hygienist.
When taking any medications, if any unusual symptoms should occur (i.e. nausea, vomiting, skin rash or hives, diarrhea, etc.) discontinue the medication immediately and call the office. Consult your M.D. with respect to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories and Medrol if you have asthma or ulcers or are on blood thinners. Don’t take Seldane if on Erythromycin.