Characterization of Commercially Available Vaginal Lubricants: A Safety Perspective

Characterization of Commercially Available Vaginal Lubricants: A Safety Perspective

Vaginal lubricants are widely used by women to help solve intercourse difficulties or as enhancers, but recent reports raise questions about their safety. Twelve commercially available gel products were tested for pH value, pH buffering capacity, osmolality and cytotoxicity relevant to vaginal deliv...

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Main Authors: Ana Raquel Cunha, Rita M. Machado, Ana Palmeira-de-Oliveira, José Martinez-de-Oliveira, José das Neves, Rita Palmeira-de-Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-09-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
Subjects:
vaginal drug delivery
microbicides
buffer capacity
osmolality
cytotoxicity
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/6/3/530

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