Nonoxynol-9 recalls

The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Nonoxynol-9 since 2024. The latest was reported on 25 Dec 2024. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls2since 2024

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing1latest 25 Dec 2024

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 1 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%

Why nonoxynol-9 is recalled

Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations150%
Potency & Assay150%

Companies

Apothecus Pharmaceutical2100%

Brands

By year

20242100%

Ongoing nonoxynol-9 recalls

1 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
25 Dec 2024Drug	CLASS II	VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive Gel, Birth Control recalledVcf Contraceptive Pre-filled Applicators	Apothecus Pharmaceutical	Potency & Assay	Nationwide

All nonoxynol-9 recalls, newest first

2 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
25 Dec 2024Drug	CLASS II	VCF, Vaginal Contraceptive Gel, Birth Control recalledVcf Contraceptive Pre-filled Applicators	Apothecus Pharmaceutical	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
3 Apr 2024Drug	CLASS II	VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Film (nonoxynol-9, 28%) recalledVcf Contraceptive	Apothecus Pharmaceutical	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Nonoxynol-9?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.