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Today (nonoxinol)

Personal Prods · FDA-approved active Quality 15/100

Today (nonoxinol) is a small molecule contraceptive medication originally developed by Personal Prods and currently owned by the same company. It was FDA approved in 1963 for use in contraception. The commercial status of Today is not explicitly stated, but it is likely to be a branded product given its ownership. Key safety considerations include potential irritation and allergic reactions. As a nonoxinol-based contraceptive, it works by disrupting sperm cell membranes.

At a glance

Generic namenonoxinol
SponsorPersonal Prods
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1963

Approved indications

Common side effects

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Key clinical trials

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SourceUsed for
FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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