Narayan, J PSingh, J N1979-10-012009-06-011979-10-012009-06-011979-10-01Narayan JP, Singh JN. Spermicidal activity of some halides. Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. 1979 Oct-Dec; 23(4): 329-32http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/106871Though most of the metallic ions are spermicidal in action, the present investigation emphasises the spermicidal activity of anions. Among the inorganic compounds screened at 4 concentrations (0.01%, 0.1%, 1% and 5%) halides are mainly spermicidal, except NaCl, KCl & CsCl which are spermiostatic; sulphates and nitrates are mainly spermiostatic except ZnSO4 at 1% concentration and above; CuSO4, Al2 (SO4)3, Uo2(NO3)2.6H2O and AgNO3 at 5% concentration where they become spermicidal.engAdultHalogens --pharmacologyHumansMaleNitrates --pharmacologySpermatocidal AgentsSpermatozoa --drug effectsSulfates --pharmacologyJournal Article