The most common side effects were vaginal burning, vaginal itching, vaginal yeast infection, urinary tract infection, vaginal area discomfort, bacterial vaginosis, and vaginal discharge. Women also reported genital discomfort, pain while urinating, and vaginal pain. Some male partners reported genital discomfort.
What else should I know about using Phexxi™ ?
Phexxi™ does not protect against any sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Avoid using Phexxi™ with a vaginal ring.
Contact your healthcare provider if you are experiencing severe genital irritation or discomfort or urinary tract symptoms. Avoid Phexxi™ if you or your sexual partner is allergic to lactic acid, citric acid, potassium bitartrate, or any of the ingredients in Phexxi™. Stop using Phexxi™ if you develop an allergic reaction.
Please see full Prescribing Information for Phexxi™, including Patient Information.
Please report side effects by contacting Evofem Biosciences® toll-free at 1-833-EVFMBIO or contact FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
What is Phexxi™ ?
Phexxi™ is a prescription vaginal gel used to prevent pregnancy in females who choose to use an on-demand method of birth control. Phexxi™ is only effective when used immediately before (or up to one hour before) each act of vaginal sex. Phexxi™ is not effective when used after vaginal sex.
