VCF CONTRACEPTIVE- nonoxynol-9 film, soluble

VCF CONTRACEPTIVE by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

VCF CONTRACEPTIVE by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by APOTHECUS PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

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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.

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

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 9 x 1 Film Pouch Box

VCF®
Vaginal
Contraceptive
Film®
FOR PREVENTION OF PREGNANCY

• Begins to dissolve instantly
• Hormone free
• Kills sperm on contact

Effective up to 3 hours!

9
SINGLE
SEALED
FILMS

Contains the Spermicide Doctors Recommend Most

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

VCF CONTRACEPTIVE 
nonoxynol-9 film, soluble

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 52925-112
Route of Administration	VAGINAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
NONOXYNOL-9 (UNII: 48Q180SH9T) (NONOXYNOL-9 - UNII:48Q180SH9T)	NONOXYNOL-9	280 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)
POLYVINYL ALCOHOL, UNSPECIFIED (UNII: 532B59J990)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 52925-112-01	9 in 1 BOX	06/01/1988
1		1 in 1 POUCH; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC MONOGRAPH NOT FINAL	part333A	06/01/1988

Labeler - APOTHECUS PHARMACEUTICAL CORP. (119263747)