Nonoxynol vaginal suppositories N10

Vaginal suppositories "Nonoxynol" - a means for contraception. It has a pronounced spermicidal effect. It causes fragmentation, reduced mobility and the death of spermatozoa. It also has antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral and antiparasitic effects on a number of pathogens that cause sexually transmitted diseases.

Nonoxynol

Suppositories

Nopoxypol is a non-ionic surface-active compound, its spermicidal effect is due to fragmentation and a decrease in sperm motility. It has bactericidal activity against gonococci and chlamydia. In vitro is active against HIV infections, but there are no clinical data on reducing the risk of HIV infection when using ponoxinol. Lactic acid has a beneficial effect on the normal microflora and vaginal mucosa. When using a suppository, the concentration of ponoxynol in the vagina averages 1-1.7%, which is sufficient for the manifestation of spermicidal activity.

The spermicidal action of the suppository begins after its dissolution, approximately 10 minutes after insertion into the vagina, and lasts no more than 2 hours. When using the drug does not form foam.

Local contraception.

Apply intravaginally. The suppository is inserted into the vagina as deeply as possible, no less than 10 minutes and no earlier than 1 hour before the start of sexual intercourse. When re-sexual intercourse using a new suppository in the same way. After intercourse for 6 hours, it is not recommended to produce a toilet of the vagina in order to avoid loss of the contraceptive effect.