Lactic acid/citric acid/potassium bitartrate

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] It contains lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate.[1] It is a gel inserted into the vagina.[1]

Lactic acid/citric acid/potassium bitartrate
Combination of
Lactic acidAlpha hydroxy acids
Citric acidTricarboxylic acids
Potassium bitartrateSugar acids
Clinical data
Trade namesPhexxi
License data
Routes of
administration
Intravaginal
ATC code
  • None
Legal status
Legal status

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.[1]

Medical uses

The combination is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an on-demand method of contraception.[1]

History

The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in May 2020.[1][2]

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