Boric Acid

Uses

Boric acid is a chemical substance with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

Used forWhy
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Yeast Infection
Insert vaginal suppositories containing 600 mg twice per day
Boric acid capsules inserted in the vagina have been used successfully as a treatment for vaginal yeast infections.

capsules inserted in the vagina have been used successfully as a treatment for vaginal yeast infections. One study demonstrated that 85% of women who used boric acid vaginal suppositories were cured of chronic recurring yeast vaginitis. These women had all previously failed to respond to treatment with conventional antifungal medicines. The suppositories, which contained 600 mg of boric acid, were inserted vaginally twice a day for two weeks, then continued for an additional two weeks if necessary. Boric acid should never be swallowed.

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Cold Sores
Refer to label instructions
Boric acid has antiviral activity and has been shown to shorten the duration of cold sores.

has antiviral activity. In a double-blind trial, topical application of an ointment containing boric acid (in the form of sodium borate) shortened the duration of cold sores by about one-third. However, concerns about potential toxicity have led some doctors to avoid the use of boric acid for this purpose.

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