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Nonoxynol-9, is an organic compound that is used as a surfactant and vaginal spermicide used for contraception in spermicidal creams, jellies, foams, gel, and lubricants. It is also used in conjuction with other methods of contraception, including condoms, cervical caps and diaphragms. Nonoxynol-9 interacts with the lipids in the membranes of the acrosome and the midpiece of the sperm. The sperm membranes are lysed; the acrosome, neck and midpiece of the spermatozoa are loosened and then detached which results in their immobilization and death. Nonoxynol-9 offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea, chlamydia and does not prevent HIV infection and may even favour infection if used frequently. A possible reason, is that nonoxynol-9 can disrupt the epithelium, or wall, of the vagina, thereby potentially facilitating invasion by an infective organism and virus. Nonoxynol-9 and related compounds are ingredients in various cleaning and cosmetic products.

Approval Year

Targets

Targets

Primary TargetPharmacologyConditionPotency
Target ID: P35354
Gene ID: 5743.0
Gene Symbol: PTGS2
Target Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
Conditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Preventing
TODAY VAGINAL CONTRACEPTIVE

Approved Use

Prevents pregnancy
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Prophylactic contraceptives for HIV/AIDS.
1999 Sep-Oct
Cellulose acetate phthalate, a common pharmaceutical excipient, inactivates HIV-1 and blocks the coreceptor binding site on the virus envelope glycoprotein gp120.
2001
Spermicidal & contraceptive properties of Praneem polyherbal pessary.
2001 Apr
Nonoxynol-9 may increase HIV transmission risk.
2001 Aug-Sep
Cellulose sulfate: tolerance and acceptability of penile application.
2001 Dec
Contraceptive efficacy and safety studies of a novel microemulsion-based lipophilic vaginal spermicide.
2001 Jan
Practical prevention of vaginal and rectal transmission of HIV by adapting the oral defense: use of commercial lubricants.
2001 Jul 20
Properties of a new, long-lasting vaginal delivery system (LASRS) for contraceptive and antimicrobial agents.
2001 May-Jun
Incidence of acute urinary tract infection in young women and use of male condoms with and without nonoxynol-9 spermicides.
2002 Jul
Safety and tolerability of the new contraceptive sponge Protectaid.
2002 Jun
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nonoxynol-9 spermicide contraception use--United States, 1999.
2002 Jun 12
Effect of nonoxynol-9 gel on urogenital gonorrhea and chlamydial infection: a randomized controlled trial.
2002 Mar 6
WHO/CONRAD technical consultation on nonoxynol-9, World Health Organization, Geneva, 9-10 October 2001: summary report.
2002 Nov
Rectal applications of nonoxynol-9 cause tissue disruption in a monkey model.
2002 Oct
Effectiveness of COL-1492, a nonoxynol-9 vaginal gel, on HIV-1 transmission in female sex workers: a randomised controlled trial.
2002 Sep 28
The combined contraceptive ring NuvaRing and spermicide co-medication.
2003 Apr
Nonoxynol-9 ineffective in preventing HIV infection.
2003 Apr
Rectal use of nonoxynol-9 among men who have sex with men.
2003 Apr 11
Nonoxynol-9 and sexually transmitted infections.
2003 Feb
[Contraceptive efficacy of bioadhesive nonoxynol-9 Gel: comparison with nonoxynol-9 suppository].
2003 Oct
The evaluation of the local tolerance of vaginal formulations, with or without nonoxynol-9, using the slug mucosal irritation test.
2004 Apr
Lubricants containing N-9 may enhance rectal transmission of HIV and other STIs.
2004 Aug
Synthesis and spermicidal activity of a putative nitric oxide-releasing derivative of nonoxynol-9.
2004 Jul
Acceptability of COL-1492, a vaginal gel, among sex workers in one Asian and three African cities.
2004 Jun
Nonoxynol-9 100 mg gel: multi-site safety study from sub-Saharan Africa.
2004 Nov 5
A case study on forensic polymer analysis by DIOS-MS: the suspect who gave us the SLIP.
2004 Sep
Interleukin (IL)-1, IL-6, and IL-8 predict mucosal toxicity of vaginal microbicidal contraceptives.
2004 Sep
Spermicidal effect of Jieze No. 1 in combination with nonoxynol-9 in vitro.
2005
Inactivation of HIV-1 in breast milk by treatment with the alkyl sulfate microbicide sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS).
2005 Apr 29
Nonoxynol-9 induces apoptosis of endometrial explants by both caspase-dependent and -independent apoptotic pathways.
2005 Aug
Lea's Shield: colposcopic and microbiological testing during 8 weeks of use.
2005 Jul
Acceptability of five nonoxynol-9 spermicides.
2005 Jun
Review of non-hormonal contraception (condoms, intrauterine devices, nonoxynol-9 and combos) on HIV acquisition.
2005 Mar
The development of vaginal microbicides for the prevention of HIV transmission.
2005 May
A human colorectal explant culture to evaluate topical microbicides for the prevention of HIV infection.
2005 Nov 1
Spermicide used alone for contraception.
2005 Oct 19
Impact of membrane cholesterol content on the resistance of vesicles to surfactant attack.
2005 Oct 25
Low pH immobilizes and kills human leukocytes and prevents transmission of cell-associated HIV in a mouse model.
2005 Sep 30
Name Type Language
NONOXYNOL-9
II   INCI   ORANGE BOOK   VANDF  
INCI  
Official Name English
NORFOX NP-9
Brand Name English
NONOXYNOL 9
USAN   USP  
USAN  
Official Name English
NONOXYNOL-9 [INCI]
Common Name English
NONOXYNOL-9.5
Common Name English
DELFEN
Brand Name English
NONOXINOL 9
EP   MART.   WHO-DD   WHO-IP  
Common Name English
NONAETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO(NONYLPHENYL) ETHER
Common Name English
POLY(OXY-1,2-ETHANEDIYL), .ALPHA.-(4-NONYLPHENYL)-.OMEGA.-HYDROXY-
Common Name English
NSC-758941
Code English
NONOXYNOL 9 [USP IMPURITY]
Common Name English
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL MONO(P-NONYLPHENYL) ETHER
Common Name English
3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-OCTAOXAHEXACOSAN-1-OL, 26-(NONYLPHENOXY)-
Systematic Name English
TERGITOL NP-9
Brand Name English
PEG-9 NONYL PHENYL ETHER
Common Name English
NONAETHYLENE GLYCOL NONYLPHENYL ETHER
Common Name English
NONOXYNOL-9 [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
NONOXYNOL 9 [USAN]
Common Name English
NONYLPHENOL OCTA(OXYETHYLENE) ETHANOL
Common Name English
NONOXYNOL-9 [II]
Common Name English
Nonoxinol 9 [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
POLYOXYETHYLENE(9)NONYLPHENYL ETHER
Common Name English
IGEPAL CO-630
Brand Name English
NONOXINOL 9 [WHO-IP]
Common Name English
NONOXYNOL-9 [VANDF]
Common Name English
NONOXYNOL 9 [USP-RS]
Common Name English
NONOXINOLUM 9 [WHO-IP LATIN]
Common Name English
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 450 NONYL PHENYL ETHER
Common Name English
TODAY
Brand Name English
NONOXINOL 9 [EP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
26-(NONYLPHENOXY)-3,6,9,12,15,18,21,24-OCTAOXAHEXACOSAN-1-OL
Common Name English
NONOXINOL 9 [MART.]
Common Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
NCI_THESAURUS C82130
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FDA UNII
48Q180SH9T
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RS_ITEM_NUM
1467950
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WIKIPEDIA
NONOXYNOL-9
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
247-816-5
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NSC
758941
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID901014740
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SMS_ID
100000085196
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LACTMED
Nonoxynol-9
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CHEBI
53775
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CAS
26571-11-9
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ALTERNATIVE
NCI_THESAURUS
C82312
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RXCUI
53750
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PRIMARY RxNorm
DRUG BANK
DB06804
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EVMPD
SUB21838
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL1410
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CAS
26027-38-3
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GENERIC (FAMILY)
WHO INTERNATIONAL PHARMACOPEIA
NONOXYNOL-9
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PRIMARY Description: A clear, colourless to light yellow, viscous liquid. Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol (~750 g/l) TS and olive oil R. Category: Adjunctive contraceptive agent. Storage: Nonoxinol 9 should be kept in a tightly closed container.Additional information: Nonoxinol 9 should be kept away from oxidizing agents. RequirementsDefinition: Nonoxinol 9 is an anhydrous liquid mixture containing mainly monononylphenyl ethers of macrogols. The content is not less than 95.0% and not more than 105.0% of Nonoxinol 9, calculated with reference to the anhydroussubstance.
DAILYMED
48Q180SH9T
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HSDB
26571-11-9
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Display Structure of NONOXYNOL-9