Comments on: Boric Acid for Yeast Infection http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/boric-acid-for-yeast-infection/ pharmacy advice from real pharmacists Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:21:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Donna http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/boric-acid-for-yeast-infection/comment-page-1/#comment-17249 Donna Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:56:11 +0000 http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/?p=302#comment-17249 Boric acid has worked very well for me. After months of discomfort which my doctor initially attributed to Sjogren syndrome, I had relief within about 24-48 hours. Works well when they can't find the bug. Makes a lot more sense than trying many antibiotics and hoping one will work. This treatment avoids the problem of resistance. Boric acid has worked very well for me. After months of discomfort which my doctor initially attributed to Sjogren syndrome, I had relief within about 24-48 hours. Works well when they can’t find the bug. Makes a lot more sense than trying many antibiotics and hoping one will work. This treatment avoids the problem of resistance.

]]> By: Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/boric-acid-for-yeast-infection/comment-page-1/#comment-12183 Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:01:10 +0000 http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/?p=302#comment-12183 Once boric acid suppositories are compounded they are good for 6 months. They can be stored at room temp or in the fridge. So, your suppositories are fine to use. Once boric acid suppositories are compounded they are good for 6 months. They can be stored at room temp or in the fridge. So, your suppositories are fine to use.

]]> By: Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/boric-acid-for-yeast-infection/comment-page-1/#comment-12182 Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:10 +0000 http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/?p=302#comment-12182 We received this question in an email I filled a prescription for boric acid vaginal suppositories 3 months ago but have not used them yet. They have been in my fridge this whole time. Is it still ok to use them? Has the potency changed in the last 3 months? We received this question in an email

I filled a prescription for boric acid vaginal suppositories 3 months ago but have not used them yet. They have been in my fridge this whole time. Is it still ok to use them? Has the potency changed in the last 3 months?

]]> By: Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/boric-acid-for-yeast-infection/comment-page-1/#comment-391 Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:14:08 +0000 http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/?p=302#comment-391 We have received a few emails concerning... “Can I make my own boric acid capsules at home?” Yes, technically you can make vaginal boric acid capsules at home. However, it is often difficult to find boric acid and 00 capsules. More importantly, measuring and packing capsules at home can be very inaccurate (even with the proper scale). It would be really helpful to talk with your physician first because boric acid is typically used only for persistent infections that have already been treated with antifungal and antibacterial medications. We have received a few emails concerning…
“Can I make my own boric acid capsules at home?”

Yes, technically you can make vaginal boric acid capsules at home. However, it is often difficult to find boric acid and 00 capsules. More importantly, measuring and packing capsules at home can be very inaccurate (even with the proper scale).

It would be really helpful to talk with your physician first because boric acid is typically used only for persistent infections that have already been treated with antifungal and antibacterial medications.

]]> By: Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/boric-acid-for-yeast-infection/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Nova Simpson, Pharm.D. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:10:26 +0000 http://www.getpharmacyadvice.com/?p=302#comment-390 This was an email we received from a reader, Beth: I read about boric acid for recurrent yeast infections and thought I'd share my experience. I too suffered from multiple yeast infections. After time, I started to notice they always seemed to occur the same time in my cycle (mid) so I began to question why. When I started looking for possible triggers I found that my tampons had rayon in them. Many years ago I was told by an allergist that I'm allergic to rayon. I never gave it any thought 'cause I've worn rayon clothing without a noticeable reaction. And I NEVER thought it would be in a tampon. Long story short, I switched to organic cotton tampons and no longer have yeast infections (over 3 years so far). May be something to consider next time a patient is complaining of recurrent infections. This was an email we received from a reader, Beth:

I read about boric acid for recurrent yeast infections and thought I’d share my experience. I too suffered from multiple yeast infections. After time, I started to notice they always seemed to occur the same time in
my cycle (mid) so I began to question why. When I started looking for possible triggers I found that my tampons had rayon in them. Many years ago I was told by an allergist that I’m allergic to rayon. I never gave it any thought ’cause I’ve worn rayon clothing without a
noticeable reaction. And I NEVER thought it would be in a tampon. Long story short, I switched to organic cotton tampons and no longer have yeast infections (over 3 years so far). May be something to consider
next time a patient is complaining of recurrent infections.

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