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What is Phexxi
Potassium bitartrateThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryCitric acid is an acid found in citrus fruits that helps the body break down food. Citrates, which are the salts of citric acid, can be used to stop the blood from clotting and can be found in certain contraceptives. Citric acid was an active ingredient in the non-hormonal contraceptive agent Phexxi, which was approved by the FDA in 2020.
Ceo-twois the brand name
Phexxi Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Ceo-two
Potassium bitartrate
When to interrupt dosage
The proffered dosage of Phexxi is contingent upon the diagnosed condition, including Blood Specimen Collection, Acidosis and Renal Tubular Disorder. The measure of dosage is dependent on the procedure of administration (e.g. Liquid or Granule, for solution) delineated in the table hereunder.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Chemical contraception
0.927 mg/mg, , 942.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mg
, Rectal, Suppository, Suppository - Rectal, Gel, Vaginal, Gel - Vaginal
Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Phexxi.Common Phexxi Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amiloride
Major
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium bitartrate is combined with Amiloride.
Canrenoic acid
Major
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium bitartrate is combined with Canrenoic acid.
Canrenone
Major
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium bitartrate is combined with Canrenone.
Eplerenone
Major
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium bitartrate is combined with Eplerenone.
Spironolactone
Major
The risk or severity of hyperkalemia can be increased when Potassium bitartrate is combined with Spironolactone.
Phexxi Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lethal dose of the drug in mice has been found to be 5040mg/kg when taken orally and 3000 mg/kg in rats.
Phexxi Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Phexxi?
130 active clinical trials are currently researching the possible use of Phexxi as a Uricosuric agent, a Blood sample storage solution and an appetite stimulant.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Chemical contraception
0 Actively Recruiting
Phexxi Reviews: What are patients saying about Phexxi?
5Patient Review
7/7/2022 Phexxi has been a game-changer for me. I highly recommend it if you're considering trying a new form of birth control.
5Patient Review
8/10/2022 I've been using this treatment for a little while now and it's going great! I'm almost 44 and this has been perfect for us. No more hormones or condoms! Just be careful and add something else like pullout on your fertile days.
5Patient Review
5/26/2022 I've been using this for months now and have had great experiences. It's easy to apply and actually makes sex even better. I'm also combining it with my fertility tracker just to be extra safe!
5Patient Review
5/29/2022 I've been using this for contraceptive purposes for about a year now with great results. I always use a condom as well and have had no issues.
5Patient Review
7/28/2022 I am highly satisfied with this birth control. It is supper effective, which is exactly what women want- a product that works well and without any side effects. You really can't do better than this!
5Patient Review
8/4/2022 Perfect and hormone-free! This treatment enhanced my sexlife with no side-effects or pregnancy.
5Patient Review
10/13/2022 This treatment has improved my sex life without any negative side effects. I couldn't ask for anything more!
5Patient Review
10/30/2022 This is a great invention! It's easy to use, empowering, and effective.
5Patient Review
7/27/2022 Phexxi is non-hormonal and really does work, which I love. I recommend it to everyone! Thank you, EVOFEM!
4Patient Review
7/15/2022 I use Phexxi alongside withdrawal method to avoid pregnancy, and it's been working great for me so far! I'm really glad that I can get this medication for free through my insurance.
3.3Patient Review
6/1/2022 I became pregnant while using this birth control, even though I was using it perfectly. I'm not sure if that says more about the drug or me, but either way, I wouldn't recommend it.
3Patient Review
6/19/2022 I wasn't planning on getting pregnant again so soon after my last baby, so I started using Phexxi. It's a birth control method that is safe for me to use because I have a clotting disorder. Unfortunately, it failed and I recently found out I am pregnant.
2.7Patient Review
8/1/2022 I wanted this to work so badly, but after using it for 3 months I'm now pregnant.
2.3Patient Review
6/27/2022 I became pregnant very soon after starting to use Phexxi, which I used correctly and as directed.
2Patient Review
8/10/2022 I got pregnant after four months of using this method, despite being very diligent about following the instructions. I would not recommend it to others struggling with hormonal birth control side effects.
2Patient Review
6/15/2022 I got pregnant after using this twice. I had been on traditional birth control pills but stopped because I sometimes forgot to take them. Phexxi seemed like a good alternative, but now I regret trying it.
1.7Patient Review
8/17/2022 I ended up pregnant after using this for a year, even though my husband and I were also using other forms of contraception. Not recommended unless you use it with something else as well.
1.7Patient Review
10/3/2022 My girlfriend and I were very careful in using this birth control as directed by her gynecologist. Unfortunately, we are expecting a baby now so it would appear that this method was not effective for us.
Patient Q&A Section about phexxi
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Can you come inside with Phexxi?
"Phexxi is a vaginal gel that is applied before sex, or up to one hour before. Each applicator contains one 5-gram dose. If used as prescribed, there is no risk of overdose."
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Is Phexxi a good birth control?
"Phexxi is 86% effective at preventing pregnancy. This is more effective than spermicides and condoms but less effective than the pill, patch, ring, intrauterine device (IUD), or implant."
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Is Phexxi just spermicide?
"Phexxi prevents pregnancy by lowering the pH in your vagina. This makes it hard for sperm to move, which lowers the chance that sperm and egg can meet."
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Does Phexxi have taste?
"The Phexxi gel contains lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate."
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