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FDA Label for Vcf Contraceptive

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Table of Contents

    1. OTHER
    2. ACTIVE INGREDIENT (IN EACH FILM)
    3. PURPOSE
    4. USE
    5. WARNINGS
    6. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STDS) ALERT
    7. OTC - DO NOT USE
    8. WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT
    9. STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
    10. OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
    11. DIRECTIONS
    12. OTHER INFORMATION
    13. INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
    14. QUESTIONS?
    15. PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 9 X 1 FILM POUCH BOX

Vcf Contraceptive Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp.. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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Drug Facts

Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp., Oyster Bay, NY 11771


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



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



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.)


Principal Display Panel - 9 X 1 Film Pouch Box



VCF®
Vaginal
Contraceptive
Film®
FOR PREVENTION OF PREGNANCY

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