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Lactic acid | Alpha hydroxy acid |
Citric acid | Tricarboxylic acid |
Potassium bitartrate | Sugar acid salt |
Clinical data | |
Trade names | Phexxi |
AHFS/ Drugs.com | Multum Consumer Information |
License data | |
Routes of administration | Intravaginal |
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Lactic acid/citric acid/potassium bitartrate, sold under the brand name Phexxi, is a non-hormonal combination medication used as a method of birth control. [1] [2] It contains lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate. [1] [2] It is a gel inserted into the vagina. [2] [3]
The most common adverse reactions include vulvovaginal burning sensation, vulvovaginal pruritus, vulvovaginal mycotic infection, urinary tract infection, vulvovaginal discomfort, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal discharge, genital discomfort, dysuria, and vulvovaginal pain. [2]
The combination is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an on-demand method of contraception. [2]
The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in May 2020. [2] [4] [5]