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Nonoxynol

Known as: Nonoxynol [Chemical/Ingredient], Nonoxynols, Nonoxinol 
Nonionic surfactant mixtures varying in the number of repeating ethoxy (oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) groups. They are used as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting… 
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Advantage-SC-film LucchiniEmulgen 911Nonoxynol, 4-Sulfate, Ammonium Salt
PregnancySurfactant Activity [MoA]aspects of radiation effectschemical synthesis

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Spermatocidal AgentsSurface-Active AgentsVaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies

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1994
1994
Allergic contact dermatitis to nonoxynol-9 in a condom.
Nonoxynols are ethoxylated alkyl phenols or nonylphenylethers. Many condoms contain nonoxynol-9, a nonionic, surfactant… 
1993
1993
WHO to concentrate HIV strategy on vaginal microbicide.
The World Health Organization (WHO), at a meeting in Geneva in November 1993, launched a campaign that will coordinate efforts… 
1992
1992
In vitro activity of nonoxynol 9 on HeLa 229 cells and primary monkey cervical epithelial cells infected with Chlamydia trachomatis
Nonoxynol 9 (non-9) is the active ingredient in a wide variety of vaginal contraceptive preparations. The manufacturer… 
1989
1989
A century of cardiac pacing.
seems a promising development. All barrier methods should be used with a spermicide containing nonoxinol 9 as this chemical… 
1988
1988
Nonoxinol 9 and HIV infection
gave a very low power, so the lack of statistical significance may have arisen by chance rather than because no differences exist… 
1987
1987
Bioelectric activity as a quantifiable index of acute spermicide (nonoxynol-9) actions on rat vaginal epithelial function during the oestrous cycle.
The acute effect of instillation of the spermicide 2% nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol (nonoxynol-9) on the bioelectric activity of… 
1979
1979
New data on the pharmacokinetics of nonoxynol 9.
During the testing of a collagen sponge at the University of Arizona it was decided to compare the effectiveness of a plain… 
Review
1976
Review
1976
[Popular and traditional contraceptive methods].
This review gives the mode of action, efficacy, causes of failure, advantages, drawbacks, and geographical areas of wide use of… 
1975
1975
[Alternative to hormonal contraception? Significance and reliability of a contraceptive foam ovulum applied vaginally].
Clinical experiences with the Patentex Oval, a vaginal contraceptive suppository, in 10,017 patients (63759 cycles) is reported… 
1970
1970
Effects of a surface active contraceptive agent (nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol) on the vagina; a new functional approach to assessing the actions on the vagina of spermicides.
The immediate effects of the spermicide nonylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol (nonyl-p) on the rat and hamster vagina were assessed by…