Lactic Acid, L-, Citric Acid Monohydrate, And Potassium Bitartrate
PrescriptionBrand names: Phexx
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION PHEXX (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) is a vaginal gel. PHEXX is an off-white to tan in color gel of uniform consistency, containing three active ingredients: lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate. The structural formula for lactic acid is: Lactic acid is designated chemically as 2-hydroxypropanoic acid with an empirical formula of C 3 H 6 O 3 and a molecular weight of 90.08 g/mol. The structural formula for citric acid is: Citric acid is designated chemically as 2-hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid with an empirical formula of C 6 H 8 O 7 and a molecular weight of 192.124 g/mol. The structural formula for potassium bitartrate is: Potassium bitartrate is designated chemically as potassium; (2 R , 3 R )-2,3,4-trihydroxy-4-oxobutanoate with an empirical formula of KC 4 H 5 O 6 and a molecular weight of 188.177 g/mol. Each 5 gram dose is provided in a pre-filled single-dose applicator containing lactic acid USP (1.8% w/w), citric acid USP (1% w/w), and potassium bitartrate USP (0.4% w/w). Inactive ingredients present in the gel are: glycerin, alginic acid, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, benzoic acid, and purified water. Chemical Structure Chemical Structure Chemical Structure
Active Ingredients
| Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Citric Acid Monohydrate | - |
| Lactic Acid, L- | - |
| Potassium Bitartrate | - |
Indications & Usage
How It Works
Dosage & Administration
Side Effects Overview
Warnings & Precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cystitis and Pyelonephritis: Avoid use in women with a history of recurrent UTI or urinary tract abnormalities ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Cystitis and Pyelonephritis Among 2804 subjects who received PHEXX in Studies 1 and 2, 0.36% (n=10) reported adverse reactions of cystitis, pyelonephritis, or other upper urinary tract infection (UTI). Of these, one case of pyelonephritis was considered serious and required hospitalization. Avoid use of PHEXX in females of reproductive potential with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection or urinary tract abnormalities.
Pharmacokinetics
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE PHEXX is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an on-demand method of contraception. PHEXX is a combination of lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an on-demand method of contraception. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: PHEXX is not effective for the prevention of pregnancy when administered after intercourse. Limitations of Use PHEXX is …
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administer one ( 1 ) pre-filled single-dose applicator of PHEXX (5 grams) vaginally immediately before (or up to one hour before) each episode of vaginal intercourse ( 2.1 ) May use during any part of the menstrual cycle ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Administer one pre-filled applicator of PHEXX (5 grams) vaginally immediately before or up to one hour before each act of vaginal intercourse. If more than one act of vaginal intercourse occurs within …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Cystitis and Pyelonephritis: Avoid use in women with a history of recurrent UTI or urinary tract abnormalities ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Cystitis and Pyelonephritis Among 2804 subjects who received PHEXX in Studies 1 and 2, 0.36% (n=10) reported adverse reactions of cystitis, pyelonephritis, or other upper urinary tract infection (UTI). Of these, one case of pyelonephritis was considered serious and required hospitalization. Avoid use of PHEXX in females of reproductive potential with a history of recurrent …
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- • DailyMed — Lactic Acid, L-, Citric Acid Monohydrate, And Potassium Bitartrate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Lactic Acid, L-, Citric Acid Monohydrate, And Potassium Bitartrate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2385348 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Lactic Acid, L-, Citric Acid Monohydrate, And Potassium Bitartrate (FDA National Drug Code)
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