An Advantage of Boric Acid

The vaginal suppository is inserted into the vagina at bedtime for 7 consecutive days. Upon removal in the morning, vaginal discharge may be present on the vaginal applicator. Patients should be instructed to wipe off any discharge before using a new vaginal applicator or wash their hands before inserting a new vaginal suppository. The patient should avoid urinating for 30 minutes after vaginal insertion to ensure the entire vaginal suppository has been absorbed.

How to Use Vaginal Boric Suppositories

The vaginal suppository should be inserted into the posterior vaginal fornix with the fingertips using a twisting motion until it is fully inserted. The applicator tip may then be set aside or, alternatively, vaginal contents may be allowed to soak into it. The vaginal cream should be applied with the applicator provided in the package and inserted to deliver the cream deep into the vaginal canal, or it may be applied using a finger.

Boric acid vaginal suppositories are available commercially as vaginal capsules for use during menopause or vaginal cream for use at other times of life. Boric acid vaginal suppositories are inserted into the vagina once daily at bedtime for 7 consecutive days, followed by 7 days without vaginal suppositories. Boric acid vaginal cream is applied once daily for 1 week, followed by 1 week without vaginal cream.

Upon removal in the morning, vaginal discharge may be present on the vaginal applicator. Patients should be instructed to wipe off any discharge before using a new vaginal applicator or wash their hands before inserting a new vaginal suppository. The patient should avoid urinating for 30 minutes after vaginal insertion to ensure the entire vaginal suppository has been absorbed.

How Long Do You Have to Use Vaginal Boric Suppositories?

For vaginal suppository dosage, the vaginal health professional should instruct patients to insert vaginal suppositories once daily for 7 consecutive days followed by a 7-day rest period without vaginal suppositories, for up to 12 weeks of total use. For vaginal cream dosage

An advantage of boric acid therapy is that it does not require repeated-dose administration. Women are asked to empty their bladder before bedtime to avoid the introduction of liquid into the vagina, which may interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment.

Gynecologists recommend boric suppositories as an effective medication for yeast infections. The vagina can become infected after sexual intercourse. Boric acid may treat or prevent yeast infection.