Intravaginal administration
Intravaginal administration is a
vaginal portion of cervix) with limited systemic adverse effects compared to other routes of administration.[1][2][3]
Formulation methods include vaginal
.Medicines primarily delivered by intravaginal administration include
respectively.Medicines may also be administered intravaginally as an alternative to oral route in the case of nausea or other digestive problems.[5]
It is a potential means of artificial insemination (referred to as intravaginal insemination or IVI), sometimes used at home without the presence of a professional.[6]
It is used as an administration method for contraception.[4]
References
- PMID 15236978.
- PMID 15763615.
- ^ Doyle, Glynda Rees; McCutcheon, Jodie Anita (23 November 2015). "6.4 Administering Medications Rectally and Vaginally | Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care". opentextbc.ca. Retrieved 2017-05-02.
- ^ a b "U.S. FDA Approves Evofem Biosciences' Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate), the First and Only Non-Hormonal Prescription Gel for the Prevention of Pregnancy". Evofem Biosciences (Press release). 22 May 2020. Retrieved 22 May 2020 – via PR Newswire.
- PMID 11108158.
- ^ European Sperm Bank USA
