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VCF CONTRACEPTIVE

Dosage form
AEROSOL, FOAM
Labeler
APOTHECUS PHARMACEUTICAL CORP
Label updated
2018-12-11
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
NONOXYNOL-9
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Nonoxynol-9, 12.5%

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)

Label information

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.

Label information

Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not store above 120° F.

Directions
  • before using this product, read the enclosed package insert for complete directions and information
  • insert one applicator full of foam in the vagina no more than one hour before each act of intercourse
  • if this product is used together with another contraceptive method, there will probably be better protection against pregnancy
  • if douching is desired, always wait at least 6 hours after intercourse before douching
  • see enclosed instructions for cleaning the applicator after each use
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.
Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, cellulose gum, cetyl alcohol, fragrance, glacial acetic acid, methylparaben, phosphoric acid, polyvinyl alcohol, propellant A-31, propylene glycol, purified water, sorbic acid, stearamidoethyl diethylamine, stearic acid.

Questions?

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

Label information

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

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 17 g Can Box

New
Applicator!

Easy To Use

VCF ®

Vaginal
Contraceptive
Foam

FOR PREVENTION OF PREGNANCY

  • Safe & effective
  • Hormone free
  • Contains the
    spermicide doctors
    recommend most

Laboratory Tested
Contraceptive
Works Instantly!

Net wt. 0.6 oz (17g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: f7a7b388-e55e-4f55-b271-0a60bb7aa694 · Version 3
NDC: 52925-312