Citric Acid/Lactic Acid/Potassium Bitartrate Topical Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 7, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 1%-1.8%-0.4%
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Contraception
1 prefilled applicatorful vaginally immediately before (or up to 1 hour before) each episode of vaginal intercourse.
Comments:
- This product is not effective if administered after intercourse.
- May use at any point in the menstrual cycle.
- An additional dose must be given if more than one act of vaginal intercourse occurs within one hour.
- May use as soon as it is safe to have vaginal intercourse after childbirth, abortion, or miscarriage.
- May use concomitantly with hormonal contraceptives, condoms (latex, polyurethane, and polyisoprene), and vaginal diaphragms; avoid use with vaginal rings.
- May use concomitantly with vaginal infection treatments including miconazole, metronidazole, and tioconazole.
Use: On-demand contraception in females of reproductive potential
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS: None
Safety and efficacy have not been established before menarche; this drug is not recommended for use in these patients.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
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