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nonoxynol-9 vaginal (Amphora)

 

Classes: Vaginal Preparations, Other

Dosing and uses of Amphora (nonoxynol-9 vaginal)

 

Contraception

Vaginal gel spermicide pending FDA approvaL

 

Pharmacology of Amphora (nonoxynol-9 vaginal)

Mechanism of action

Surfactant used as a vaginal spermicide; acts locally during intercourse to immobilize, inactivate, damage, and/or kill sperm