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VCF CONTRACEPTIVE

Dosage form
FILM, SOLUBLE
Labeler
APOTHECUS PHARMACEUTICAL CORP.
Label updated
2025-12-12
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
NONOXYNOL-9
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient (in each film)

Nonoxynol-9, 28%

Purpose

Vaginal contraceptive

Use

for the prevention of pregnancy

Warnings
  • For Vaginal Use Only
  • Not for rectal (anal) use

Sexually transmitted disease (STDs) alert

This product does not protect against HIV/AIDS or other STDs and may increase the risk of getting HIV from an infected partner.

Label information

Do not use if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS. If you do not know if you or your sex partner is infected, choose another form of birth control

When using this product

  • you may get vaginal irritation (burning, itching or a rash)

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • you or your partner get burning, itching, a rash, or other irritation of the vagina or penis

Label information

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • before using this product, read the enclosed package insert for complete directions and information
  • be sure your fingers are dry before touching the film
  • insert one film and place as far into the vagina as possible against the cervix
  • insert VCF® not less than 15 minutes and not more than 3 hours before intercourse
  • use one film before each act of intercourse
Other information
  • When used correctly every time you have sex, latex condoms greatly reduce, but do not eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
  • Use a latex condom without nonoxynol-9 if you or your sex partner has HIV/AIDS, multiple sex partners, or other HIV risk factors.
  • VCF® is tested by independent laboratories for determination of sperm inactivating qualities, using the I.P.P.F. agreed protocol
  • Store at 58° - 86°F (15°-30°C)
Inactive ingredients

glycerin, polyvinyl alcohol, purified water

Questions?

1-800-879-2393 (9-5 E.S.T.)

Label information

Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp., Oyster Bay, NY 11771

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 9 x 1 Film Pouch Box

VCF®
Vaginal
Contraceptive
Film®
FOR PREVENTION OF PREGNANCY

  • Begins to dissolve instantly
  • Hormone free
  • Kills sperm on contact

Effective up to 3 hours!

9
SINGLE
SEALED
FILMS

Contains the Spermicide Doctors Recommend Most

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 92f8eee8-2456-4baf-a85e-1335c80d7fcd · Version 6
NDC: 52925-112