has anyone heard of Advantage 24 ?

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Registered: 06-29-2003
has anyone heard of Advantage 24 ?
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Fri, 09-24-2004 - 9:11pm
hi,

i heard about this contraceptive gel about a year ago but don't know anyone personally who is taking it. its suppose to be like Encare , you put it in less than an hour before intercourse. i have heard most of these contraceptives like this burns or give you a yeast/or b.v infection.

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 09-25-2004 - 11:03am
Hi veva66, welcome!

Advantage24 is a white spermicidal gel that comes in individual applicators with the active ingredient 3.5% Nonoxynol-9. The labeling says: "The patented bioadhesive technology of Advantage24 allows the formulation to adhere to the cervix and ensures that Nonoxynol-9 concentrations are optimized and retained at this critical site." The thing about Advantage24 is that it is supposed to retain it's effectiveness for up to 24 hours prior to intercourse. After each act of IC another applicator of Advantage24 must be inserted.

It seems pretty pricy to me and with a concentration of 3.5% N9 there may be a greater likelihood of an allergic reaction than there would be to the 2% N9 spermicides used with barriers. If you try it let us know how you like it, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill