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Aci-Jel

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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 2 H 4 O 2 ), 0.025% oxyquinoline sulfate (C 18 H 16 N 2 O 6 S), 0.7% ricinoleic acid (C 18 H 34 O 3 ), and 5% glycerin (C 3 H 8 O 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.

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