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Nonoxynol 9
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Usual Dosage
Administration
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms

Pronunciation
(non OKS i nole nine)

U.S. Brand Names
Because®[OTC]; Delfen®[OTC]; Emko®[OTC]; Encare®[OTC]; Gynol II®[OTC]; Koromex®[OTC]; Ramses®[OTC]; Semicid®[OTC]; Shur-Seal®[OTC]

Generic Available

Yes


Pharmacological Index

Spermicide


Use

Spermatocide in contraception


Pregnancy Risk Factor

C


Usual Dosage

Insert into vagina at least 15 minutes before intercourse


Administration

Vaginal: One applicatorful immediately before or at least 1 hour before intercourse


Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions


Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported


Patient Information

Use product prior to intercourse, but not more than 1 hour in advance; reapply each time intercourse takes place; wait 6 hours after intercourse to use cleansing douche; burning of the vagina or penis has been reported, discontinue use if this occurs


Nursing Implications

Use product prior to intercourse, but not more than 1 hour in advance; reapply each time intercourse takes place; wait 6 hours after intercourse to use cleansing douche; burning of the vagina or penis has been reported, discontinue use if this occurs


Dosage Forms

Vaginal:

Foam: 12.5% (60 g)

Jelly: 2% (81 g, 126 g)


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