nonoxynol 9

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Introduction

A group of surface-acting agents used in spermicidal preparations such as contraceptive foams & diaphragm jellies.

Vaginal agent available as foam, cream, or suppositories.

Provides some protection against Chlamydia & gonorrhea.

Does NOT provide adequate protection against HIV[2][5] or other STDs[5]

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References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Prescriber's Letter 9(6):31 2002
  3. 3.0 3.1 Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  4. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Formulary
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 FDA MedWatch http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2007/safety07.htm#Nonoxynol

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