Lactic acid Citric acid Potassium bitartrate

Lactic acid Citric acid Potassium bitartrate Brand Name– PHEXXI

What is Lactic acid Citric acid Potassium bitartrate

Lactic acid citric acid, potassium bitartrate are used in combination as a non-hormonal vaginal contraceptive gel.

The gel is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an ‘on-demand’ method of contraception, prior to sexual intercourse. This gel is not effective for the prevention of pregnancy when administered after intercourse.

The estmated efficacy rate is 86% in women who use the gel as “typical-use”, defined as cycles with inconsistent or incorrect use and sexual intercourse occurring at least once per month.

In women who use the gel as “perfect-use”, defined as following the directions exactly and consistently with no additional methods of contraception, and sexual intercourse reported at least once per month, the efficacy rate is 98.7%.

The gel does not protect against the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or the transmission of any sexually-transmitted disease, including gonorrhea or chlamydia.

The FDA approved this contraceptive gel in May 2020.

Indications

  • contraception

For use as an ‘on-demand’ method of contraception

Side Effects

  1. candidiasis
  2. cystitis
  3. dysuria
  4. infection
  5. penile irritation
  6. pruritus
  7. vaginal discharge
  8. vaginal irritation
  9. vaginal pain

Monitoring Parameters

  • laboratory monitoring not necessary

Contraindications

  • acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  • breast-feeding
  • children
  • human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
  • pregnancy
  • pyelonephritis
  • sexually transmitted disease
  • urinary tract infection (UTI)

Interactions

There are no drug interactions associated with Lactic acid Citric acid Potassium bitartrate products.

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