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Octoxynol Topical Dosage

Applies to the following strengths: 1%; 3%

Usual Adult Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Contraception

Vaginal Cream with a diaphragm: Two teaspoonfuls placed into the cup of the diaphragm. Spread more spermicide along the rim of the diaphragm. Insert the diaphragm into the vagina just before (but not longer than six hours before) sexual intercourse. Insert one applicatorful of the vaginal cream just before each occurrence of sexual intercourse or if six hours have passed since insertion of the diaphragm.

Vaginal Jelly with a diaphragm: One applicatorful placed into the cup of the diaphragm. Spread more spermicide along the rim of the diaphragm. Insert the diaphragm into the vagina just before (but not longer than six hours before) sexual intercourse. Insert another applicatorful just before each occurrence of sexual intercourse or if six hours have passed since insertion of the diaphragm.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

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Dialysis

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