Products Benzalkonium chloride tampons are approved in many countries (No Gynex). Benzaltex tampons are no longer available. Structure and properties Benzalkonium chloride is a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides whose alkyl moiety consists of C8– to C18 chains. It is a white to yellowish white powder or is present as gelatinous, yellowish white, hygroscopic pieces that … Benzalkonium Chloride Tampons
Definition and properties A condom is a covering of latex or other material that is slipped over a man’s erect penis as a contraceptive and as protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms are designed for different needs, uses, and anatomies. They differ in the following characteristics, among others: Size: length, width Materials: usually made of … Condoms
Products The so-called “morning-after pill” is commercially available in many countries in the form of tablets and film-coated tablets. It is also available in pharmacies under medical treatment or after a structured consultation with dispensing documentation. An alternative is the copper IUD (“morning-after coil”). The name “pill” is not correct from a pharmaceutical point of … Morning-After Pill for Contraception
Products The so-called four-period pill Seasonique was approved in many countries in 2016. It has been available in the United States since 2006, and in several European countries since 2015. One pack of Seasonique contains: 84 pink film-coated tablets containing ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (for 12 weeks). 7 white film-coated tablets with low-dose ethinyl estradiol … Four Period Pill
Products In many countries, medroxyprogesterone acetate is commercially available in the form of an injection suspension as a three-month syringe (Depo-Provera, disposable syringes, D: Depo-Clinovir). Medroxyprogesterone acetate has been approved in many countries since 1964 and in the United States only since 1992. Structure and properties Medroxyprogesterone acetate (C24H34O4, Mr = 386.5 g/mol) is a … Three Month Injection
Products Two contraceptive patches are currently on the market in many countries. They are transdermal patches: Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol (Evra, approved since the year 2003). Gestodene and ethinylestradiol (Lisvy, approved since the year 2015). Unlike the Evra patch (20 cm2), the new Lisvy patch is smaller (11 cm2) and transparent instead of skin-colored. Thus, … Contraceptive Patch
Products The progestin etonogestrel and the estrogen ethinylestradiol are commercially available in the form of a vaginal contraceptive ring (NuvaRing). The drug has been approved in many countries since 2003. Generics have also been registered since 2017. Whether the contraceptive ring needs to be stored in the refrigerator depends on the product. Meanwhile, medicines are … Contraceptive Ring
Products In many countries, the Implanon contraceptive implant with the active ingredient etonogestrel is on the market. It is 4 cm long, 2 mm in diameter, and has been approved since 1999. Structure and properties Etonogestrel (3-keto-desogestrel, C22H28O2, Mr = 324.5 g/mol) is the biologically active metabolite of desogestrel (Cerazette), a progestin derived from 19-nortestosterone. … Contraceptive Sticks
Products Nonoxinol 9 is found in or on topical chemical contraceptives such as condoms, diaphragms, suppositories, foams, and creams. Structure and properties Nonoxinol 9 (C33H60O10, Mr = 616.8 g/mol) is a mixture consisting mainly of monononylphenyl ethers of macrogols and having the formula C9H19C6H4-(OCH2-CH2)n-OH, where the average value is for about 9. Nonoxinol 9 may … Nonoxinol 9
Products Oral contraceptives are commercially available in the form of film-coated tablets and coated tablets. Numerous products with different active ingredients are available from different manufacturers. Structure and properties Oral contraceptives usually contain an estrogen (mainly ethinyl estradiol, sometimes estradiol) and a progestin. Preparations are also available that contain only a progestin (minipill, e.g., desogestrel, … Oral Contraceptives
