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Medicines nonoxinol-9Question & answer

nonoxinol-9 · Medicine question

Can it irritate a sexual partner?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes. Burning, redness, itching, dryness, pain or rash can affect the vagina, vulva or penis.

Sources for this answer

Gygel Contraceptive Jellyemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2

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