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Lactic acid + Citric acid + Potassium bitartrate

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Indications

This gel is used to prevent pregnancy in women of reproductive age, as an on-demand method of contraception.

⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.

Pharmacology

In vitro studies showed that this gel (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate) works in the vagina by lowering the pH and by reducing sperm motility. When the gel is placed in the vagina, the amount of lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate that enters the bloodstream is not expected to cause safety concerns.

The gel was also tested in vitro with some commonly used vaginal preparations, namely miconazole, metronidazole, tioconazole and a product for maintaining normal vaginal pH. None of these had a significant effect on the pH or buffering capacity of the gel.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

This gel has no use in pregnancy.

⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Dosage Reference

⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.

Adults: Use 5 g of Lactic acid + Citric acid + Potassium bitartrate gel vaginally with the applicator provided, immediately before each episode of vaginal intercourse or up to one hour before it. You can use it at any part of the menstrual cycle, or as the physician directs. How to use the gel: follow the instructions in the diagrams below. Screw the applicator onto the tube in place of the cap. Squeeze the tube gently at its lower end so the applicator fills to the 5 g mark. Unless the physician has prescribed otherwise, the applicator must be filled completely to 5 g. After taking the measured amount of gel, remove the applicator from the tube and close the tube immediately with the cap. Lie down with your knees raised and spread apart, and delicately insert the applicator into the vagina as deeply as possible. Push the piston so the gel goes in completely, then pull out the applicator without touching the piston. After each application, clean the applicator carefully with warm water and soap. Don't use water hotter than 50°C, and don't use solvents. Then wipe the applicator and store it in its packet. Always wash your hands afterwards with mild soap and warm water. The gel is not greasy and can easily be removed with water. Use in children and adolescents Lactic acid + Citric acid + Potassium bitartrate is not indicated before menarche.

Side Effects & Interactions

Side Effects

No side-effect data recorded yet.