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How to Use Boric Acid for Yeast Infection?

Step 1

Use boric acid only for vaginal yeast infections, not oral or skin use

Step 2

Do not use boric acid if you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or have open sores unless a clinician tells you to

Step 3

Use only boric acid vaginal suppositories made for this purpose

Step 4

Wash your hands before and after handling the suppository

Step 5

Insert 1 suppository deep into the vagina at bedtime

Step 6

Use the dose and duration directed by your clinician or product label

Step 7

Common regimens are 600 mg once daily for 7 to 14 days

Step 8

Do not take boric acid by mouth

Step 9

Do not use on broken skin or in the rectum

Step 10

Avoid sex while using it if it causes irritation

Step 11

Wear a panty liner if discharge occurs

Step 12

Stop using it and seek medical care if you get severe burning, rash, swelling, or pain

Step 13

Contact a clinician if symptoms do not improve after treatment

Step 14

Keep boric acid away from children and pets

Step 15

Store it in a cool, dry place

Step 16

Use it only if a clinician has confirmed or recommended it for recurrent or resistant yeast infections