FDA requires manufacturers to add warning to nonoxynol 9
The United States Food and Drug Administration has just mandated that over-the-counter manufacturers place warning labels on nonoxynol 9 spermicide. The warning labels will state that nonoxynol 9 as a stand-alone spermicide does not protect against HIV or sexually transmitted diseases. The warning also will state that vaginal irritation may occur as a result of N9 use.
According to the FDA, past studies in Thailand and Africa have showed that women who used N9 may be at increased risk for contracting HIV.
Such a warning label may hopefully help inform consumers and correct some of the myths and misperceptions they maintain regarding stand-alone spermicides and dual protection.
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For more information on spermicides visit Chapter 15 of Family Planning: A Global Handbook for Providers.
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