Aci-Jel (Vaginal Jelly) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 9, 2012

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Menopause is defined as the state of an absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. The menopausal transition starts with varying menstrual cycle length and ends with the final menstrual period. Perimenopause means "the time around menopause" and is often used to refer to the menopausal transitional period. It is not officially a medical term, but is sometimes used to explain certain aspects of the menopause transition in lay terms. Postmenopause is the entire period of time that comes after the last menstrual period.

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the function of the ovaries ceases. The ovary (female gonad), is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. They are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus. Each ovary is about the size and shape of an almond. The ovaries produce eggs (ova) and female hormones such as estrogen. During each monthly menstrual cycle, an egg is released f...

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DRUG DESCRIPTION

ACI-JEL Vaginal Jelly is a bland, non-irritating, water-dispersible, buffered acid jelly for intravaginal use. ACI-JEL (vaginal jelly) is classified as a Vaginal Therapeutic Jelly. ACI-JEL (vaginal jelly) contains 0.921% glacial acetic acid (C ₂H ₄O ₂), 0.025% oxyquinoline sulfate (C ₁₈H ₁₆N ₂O ₆S), 0.7% ricinoleic acid (C ₁₈H ₃₄O ₃), and 5% glycerin (C ₃H ₈O ₃) compounded with tragacanth, acacia, propylparaben, potassium hydroxide, stannous chloride, egg albumen, potassium bitartrate, perfume and purified water. ACI-JEL (vaginal jelly) is formulated to pH 3.9-4.1.

What are the precautions when taking vaginal jelly (Aci-Jel)?

Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to acetic acid, oxyquinoline, or ricinoleic acid; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such eggs), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.

This product may decrease the effectiveness of certain birth control devices (e.g., latex condoms, diaphragms, vaginal rings, cervical caps) or make spermicides less effective. This can result in pregnancy. A different or additional method of birth control may be needed while using this product. Discuss with your doctor whether you should use other reliable methods of birth...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.