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VCF CONTRACEPTIVE

NONOXYNOL-9

Standard Dose
Directions before using this product, read the enclosed package insert for complete directions and information be sure your fingers are dry before touching the film insert one film and place as far into the vagina as possible against the cervix insert VCF ® not less than 15 minutes and not more than 3 hours before intercourse use one film before each act of intercourse
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Use for the prevention of pregnancy
Summary

Indications and usage Use for the prevention of pregnancy Dosage and administration Directions before using this product, read the enclosed package insert for complete directions and information be sure your fingers are dry before touching the film insert one film and place as far into the vagina as possible against the cervix insert VCF ® not less than 15 minutes and not more than 3 hours before intercourse use one film before each act of intercourse Warnings and cautions Warnings For Vaginal Use Only Not for rectal (anal) use Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) alert This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs and may increase the risk of getting HIV from an infected partner.

Do not use if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use for the prevention of pregnancy Dosage and administration Directions before using this product, read the enclosed package insert for complete directions and information be sure your fingers are dry before touching the film insert one film and place as far into the vagina as possible against the cervix insert VCF ® not less than 15 minutes and not more than 3 hours before intercourse use one film before each act of intercourse Warnings and cautions Warnings For Vaginal Use Only Not for rectal (anal) use Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) alert This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs and may increase the risk of getting HIV from an infected partner. Do not use if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS. If you do not know if you or your sex partner is infected, choose another form of birth control When using this product you may get vaginal irritation (burning, itching or a rash) Stop use and ask a doctor if you or your partner get burning, itching, a rash, or other irritation of the vagina or penis Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For Vaginal Use Only Not for rectal (anal) use Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) alert This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs and may increase the risk of getting HIV from an infected partner.
  • • Do not use if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS.
  • • If you do not know if you or your sex partner is infected, choose another form of birth control When using this product you may get vaginal irritation (burning, itching or a rash) Stop use and ask a doctor if you or your partner get burning, itching, a rash, or other irritation of the vagina or penis Keep out of reach of children.
  • • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.
VCF CONTRACEPTIVE (NONOXYNOL-9) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline