Potassium Bitartrate — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient

Potassium Bitartrate is an active pharmaceutical ingredient found in 1 FDA-approved drug product. Forms: GEL. Routes: VAGINAL.

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Potassium Bitartrate (1 brand name, 1 dosage form, 1 route)

Available dosage forms: GEL.

Routes of administration: VAGINAL.

Brand Names

  • PHEXX

Indications and Usage

PHEXX is indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for use as an on-demand method of contraception.

Adverse Reactions

The following clinically significant adverse reactions are described elsewhere in the labeling: Cystitis and Pyelonephritis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ]

Mechanism of Action

In in vitro studies, PHEXX produced a normal vaginal pH range (pH 3.5 – 4.5) in the presence of semen. In clinical studies, post-coital testing demonstrated pH <5 in the majority of subjects, and sperm motility reduction.

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