Today contraceptive sponge

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Introduction

Available Fall 2005. OTC

Indications

  • birth control
    • 84-90% effective
  • less effective in women who have given birth Contradindications:
  • does NOT prevent sexually transmitted disease
  • use with caution if sensitive to polyurethane or sulfa
  • should not be worn for more than 30 consecutive hours.

Pharmacokinetics

  • effective immediately afetr insertion & for 24 hours
  • must remain in place for at least six hours after intercourse

Adverse effects

Mechanism of action

More general terms

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 12(6): 2005 The Today Sponge Returns to the U.S. Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210612&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com