Citric acid, lactic acid, and potassium bitartrate
Generic name: citric acid, lactic acid, and potassium bitartrate [ SIT-rik-AS-id, LAK-tik-AS-id, and-poe-TASS-ee-um-bye-TAR-trate ]
Brand name: Phexxi
Dosage form: vaginal gel (1%-1.8%-0.4%)
Drug class:Miscellaneous vaginal agents
What is Phexxi (citric acid, lactic acid, and potassium bitartrate)?
Phexxi is a combination medicine used to prevent pregnancy. Phexxi is an on-demand method of birth control that does not contain hormones.
Phexxi must be used before sexual activity. Phexxi is not a "morning-after" birth control.
Phexxi may be used in combination with other methods of birth control (including a condom, diaphragm, birth control pills, patches, inserts, implants, or injections).
Avoid using Phexxi in combination with a vaginal ring.
Phexxi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on the product label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
Do not use Phexxi if you are already pregnant.
You should not use Phexxi if you have a history of frequent bladder infections or other problems with your urinary tract.
Tell your doctor if you've ever had an allergic reaction to any product that contains citric acid, lactic acid, potassium bitartrate, glycerin, xanthan gum, alginic acid, sodium hydroxide, or benzoic acid.
Tell your doctor if you recently had an abortion or miscarriage, or if you recently gave birth to a baby. Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to use Phexxi after any of these events.
Phexxi will not protect you from HIV or other sexually transmitted disease.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Phexxi. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I use Phexxi?
Use Phexxi before having vaginal sex. Phexxi will not work if you use it after having sex.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use Phexxi exactly as directed. You may get pregnant if you do not carefully follow all instructions for use.
Phexxi may be used at any time during your menstrual cycle.
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