Boric Acid Topical Dosage
Applies to the following strengths: 5%; 10%; 600 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis
Hylafem(R):
Acute infection: 1 capsule insert vaginally using an applicator once a day for 3 days
Chronic infection: 1 capsule insert vaginally using an applicator once a day for 6 days
Uses:
- Treatment of vaginal infection
- Rebalance vaginal pH and restore normal health
- Help relieve internal and external vaginal burning, itching, and irritation
- Help reduce foul odor due to vaginal infection
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
US BOXED WARNING(S):
- For vaginal use only
- Use as directed by a physician
- Do not take orally
- Keep out of reach of children
- If accidentally swallowed, seek medical help or contact poison control immediately
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Pregnancy
- Nursing
- Immunocompromised patients
- Open wounds, vaginal bleeding, sores, ulceration, nausea, fever or chills, sensitivity in lower pelvis or abdomen, sexually transmitted disease, pelvic inflammatory disease
- Other health problems such as hypertension or blood vessel disease
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
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