Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

It is very important that you use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may cause unwanted side effects.

This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

This medicine is to be used only in the vagina.

This combination medicine is contained in a prefilled single-dose applicator that delivers the medicine when inserted into your vagina. Use each applicator only once, and then throw it away.

You may use this medicine during any part of your menstrual cycle.

Wash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

This medicine should be used before having sexual intercourse. It will not prevent pregnancy if used after intercourse.

Do not use this medicine together with vaginal rings. Ask your doctor before you use other products or medicines into your vagina.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For vaginal dosage form (gel):
    • For contraception (to prevent pregnancy):
      • Adults—One prefilled applicator inserted into the vagina within 1 hour before each time you have sexual intercourse. Insert a new prefilled applicator if you have vaginal sex more than once within 1 hour or if you do not have vaginal sex within 1 hour of using this medicine and still plan to have sex. Each applicator contains 5 grams (g) of the vaginal gel.
      • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2024

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