VCF® VAGINAL CONTRACEPTIVE FILM®
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Drug Facts
Active ingredient (in each film)
Nonoxynol-9, 28%
Purpose
Vaginal contraceptive
Use
for the prevention of pregnancy
Warnings
- For Vaginal Use Only
- Not for rectal (anal) use
Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) alert
This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs and may increase the risk of getting HIV from an infected partner.
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
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
When using this product
- you may get vaginal irritation (burning, itching or a rash)
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- you or your partner get burning, itching, a rash, or other irritation of the vagina or penis
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- before using this product, read the enclosed package insert for complete directions and information
- be sure your fingers are dry before touching the film
- insert one film and place as far into the vagina as possible against the cervix
- insert VCF® not less than 15 minutes and not more than 3 hours before intercourse
- use one film before each act of intercourse
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 58° - 86°F (15°-30°C)
Inactive ingredients
glycerin, polyvinyl alcohol, purified water
Questions?
1-800-879-2393 (9-5 E.S.T.)
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Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp., Oyster Bay, NY 11771