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Desirable Criteria for Ideal Intravaginal Microbicidal Delivery Systems
| Criteria |
|---|
| Simple to manufacture, cost effective and easy to apply thus facilitating patient compliance |
| Non-irritative and free from producing any physical discomfort |
| Provide immediate and sustained protection by releasing the microbicide in a controlled manner over a prolonged period of time |
| Have suitable vaginal retention and distribution |
| Be versatile against various pathogens encompassing STIs and HIV |
