Drug interactions with condom

Latex is a milky white, viscid, sticky sap secreted by nicked bark of tropical plants (Hevea brasiliensis, Euphorbia esula etc.). Anyway, natural latex is still used for making over 50000 of various products: from rubbers for space shuttles and surgical and other protecting medical gloves, to contraceptive devices. Numerous chemical substances and drugs could impair latex function as a protective barrier. The most common substances getting in contact with latex are: products for personal hygiene, spermicides, drugs for vaginal infections therapy, urine acidifying drugs and lubricants for personal use. Therefore, sexual intercourse with latex mechanical protection is not recommended at least three days after the use of vaginal ovules, vaginal tablets or suppositories. Also, condoms and surgical gloves made of latex should not come in contact with mineral and plant oils, because it could diminish or disrupt their protective role.