Can I use Patentex oval alone, as the only contraceptive?
Yes. It is, of course, essential that you follow the instructions for use exactly.
However, to avoid infection with sexually transmitted diseases, a condom should also be used.
Can Patentex oval be used over long periods of time?
Due to its good tolerability, Patentex oval is extremely suitable for long-term use. This was proven in a clinical study with 1,652 women. The longest application period of Patentex oval in this study group was 54 months. In this study, Patentex oval proved to be not only a safe and effective but also highly tolerable intravaginal contraceptive.
Do I really have to wait the indicated time before intercourse?
Yes, always. The safe protection of Patentex oval is only fully developed once the active ingredient is optimally distributed throughout the vagina. This takes 10 minutes.
Can Patentex oval be used together with a condom?
Yes, Patentex oval can be used at the same time as latex condoms. The spermicidal active ingredient does not attack the latex material.
What about body hygiene - can I use soap after the application of Patentex oval?
Of course. After you have had sexual intercourse and used Patentex oval, you can have a shower or wash. That's because nonoxinol-9, the active ingredient in Patentex oval, won't interact with normal soaps or body wash products. No clock-watching required! That's not the case with other spermicides that contain benzalkonium chloride, which can become less effective when exposed to substances, like most soaps or shower gels. Reason for that is an interaction between cationic benzalkonium chloride and anionic, surface active compounds like soap. When they combine, they build up a complex that can influence the effectiveness of the product.
Patentex oval is a foam ovule. Which function does this foam have?
The unique foam formation plays an important role in the mechanism of action of Patentex oval. The ovule melts at body temperature and thereby develops a microfine foam that is the carrier for the spermicidal active ingredient nonoxinol-9. The foam guarantees a fast spread within the vagina and uniformly covers the vaginal wall thus releasing the spermicidal active ingredient. Through this optimal distribution, the spermicidal ingredient is present homogenously in the vagina, providing a safe and reliable protection against unwanted pregnancy.
Can every woman use Patentex oval?
Patentex oval can be used by fertile women of all ages. Clinical studies on Patentex oval demonstrated that the product was effective and well-tolerated by young women at 17 years as well as by women at the age of 50. Especially for the target group of women above 40 years who should not take hormonal contraceptives due to the increased risk of thrombosis or stroke, Patentex oval is a perfect solution.
