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Nonoxynol-9

Use for the prevention of pregnancy with condom or alone

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
Use for the prevention of pregnancy with condom or alone
How to take it
  • For maximum protection against unwanted pregnancy, follow the enclosed directions exactly.
  • Insert one applicatorful into the vagina prior to intercourse (see complete, illustrated directions on package insert).
  • Each applicatorful is effective immediately and up to one hour after application.
Do not take if
  • Do not use if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS.
  • If you do not know if you or your sex partner is infected, choose another form of birth control

How to take it

  • For maximum protection against unwanted pregnancy, follow the enclosed directions exactly.
  • Insert one applicatorful into the vagina prior to intercourse (see complete, illustrated directions on package insert).
  • Each applicatorful is effective immediately and up to one hour after application.
  • An additional applicatorful is required prior to each act of intercourse, regardless of time since last application.

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop use and ask a doctor if you or your partner get burning, itching, a rash, or other irritation of the vagina or penis.

Who should not take it

Do not use if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS. If you do not know if you or your sex partner is infected, choose another form of birth control

Warnings

For Vaginal Use Only

Not for rectal (anal) use.

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active Ingredient

Nonoxynol-9, (4%)

Use

  • for the prevention of pregnancy
  • with condom or alone

Other Information

  • When used correctly every time you have sex, latex condoms greatly reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
  • Use a latex condom without nonoxynol-9 if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS, multiple sex partners, or other HIV risk factors.
  • VCF ® is tested by independent laboratories for determination of sperm inactivating qualities, using the I.P.P.F. agreed protocol
  • Store at room temperature, 59° - 86° F (15° - 30° C). Avoid exposure to extremes of hot and cold.

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Nonoxynol-9; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/nonoxynol-9

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Nonoxynol-9. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/nonoxynol-9

AMA 11th

Nonoxynol-9. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/nonoxynol-9

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