Preservatives
Commercial Name
LATEX CONDON, BLINDEX LUBRICATED
Composition
The latex condom also contains zinc oxide among other components, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN NONOXIDOL
Definition
The prophylactic preservative or male condom is a thin, elastic sleeve to cover the penis during intercourse to prevent fertilization.
It acts as a contraceptive method and reduces the possible spread of sexually transmitted diseases. It does not contains NONOXIDOL
Features
- Condoms, initially used as a contraceptive, are considered essential for protection against sexually transmitted diseases. Scientific studies proved its usefulness in preventing most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
- The exact effectiveness in preventing STDs is questionable as most common male condom; the natural latex does not protect the scrotum or prevent infections caused by epizoonosis (pubic lice, scabies), genital warts or lesions by virus human papillomavirus-HPV.
- Thus their effectiveness in preventing STDs round in 95%, while its effectiveness as a birth control method is higher, up to 97% when properly used.
- A report from the National Institute of Health (U.S. government agency) in 2000 showed an 85% reduction in the risk of HIV transmission when correctly and consistently use the latex condom.
