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By Mayo Clinic staff

Before using spermicide, read the product instructions carefully. Consult your health care provider if you have any concerns.

What you can expect Risks
References
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  3. Over-the-counter vaginal contraceptive and spermicide drug products containing nonoxynol-9; Required labeling. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. http://www.fda.gov/OHRMS/DOCKETS/98fr/80n-0280-nfr0003.pdf. Accessed Nov. 14, 2012.
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