spermicide, commonly used in contraceptive products such as Conceptrol, Delfen, Gentersal, Ortho-creme. Manufactured as C-Film, Conco NI-90, Dowfax 9N9, Encare, Gynol II, Igepal CO-630, Intercept, Neutronyx 611, Renex 698, Semicid, Staycept, Tergitol TP-9.
Spermicide used in the Today® Sponge that has been in clinical use for over 35 years. With a safety record documented in a 1980 government study by The Scientific Advisory Panel, Nonoxynol-9 has been regularly used by millions of women. Nonoxynol-9 is the only spermicide approved for use in the U.S.
A chemical used in some contraceptive creams, foams, and jellies that kills sperm and viruses. Used with a condom, it can offer added protection from HIV.
A chemical (spermicide) that has been used in some contraceptive creams, foams and jellies that kills sperm. Not be beneficial in preventing HIV transmission, and can actually increase the possibility of HIV transmission as it can often cause irritation of the skin.
a surfactant chemical that is used as a spermicide and microbicide (e.g., in contraceptive foams, as a lubricant on condoms).
a detergent, sometimes included in lubricated condoms, lubricants and birth control gels and foams, that kills sperm. Some people are allergic or sensitive to nonoxynol-9. Originally thought to reduce the transmission of STDs, recent studies have shown that because nonoxynol-9 can irritate mucous membranes, it actually increases the risk of STD transmission.
an anti-microbial agent present in some spermicides and lubricants. Nonoxynol-9 has been shown to irritate mucosal linings, which may possibly facilitate HIV infection and its use is not recommended as an MICROBICIDE.
a chemical used as a spermicide in some makes of condoms.
The sperm-killing chemical in many spermicides.
A chemical used in some contraceptive devices (foams, creams, suppositories, films, jellies, and pre-lubricated condoms) to prevent pregnancy; once recommended for increased protection against HIV and sexually transmitted infections. Based upon recent study findings that N-9 may increase one's risk of HIV infection, CDC states, "given that N-9 has been proven ineffective against HIV transmission, the possibility of risk, with no benefit, indicates that N-9 should not be recommended as an effective means of HIV prevention."
Nonoxynol-9, sometimes abbreviated as N-9, is a non-ionic nonoxynol surfactant that is used as an ingredient in various cleaning and cosmetic products, but is also widely used in contraceptives for its spermicidal properties.