Re: Side Effects and Boric Acid Capsules
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 31 Jul 2000 18:57:18 -0500 (CDT)
For boric acid therapy, we usually use 600mg boric acid in a size 0
(zero) gelatin capsule. the dosing can be anywhere from 3-7 times a
week and can be continued in a tapering fashion for several weeks or
months.
HSM
At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, jwang,MD wrote:
>
>You can use boric acid during your period, but if the flow is haevy, it
>won't do much. The side effects of boric acid are basically local
>irritation. You have to make sure you don't have a strong
>concentration, though. I am not sure of what the recommended levels
>are. Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between the symptoms
>of yeast inf. and the irritation of treatment. If there is a question,
>check with your health care provider.
>
>At Mon, 31 Jul 2000, Melissa wrote:
>>
>>What are the common side effects from taking Boric Acid Capsules for
>>yeast infections treatment/prevention? I am having a lot of runny water
>>discharge and some irritation. Is that normal? Should I stop treatment?
>
>--
>J Wang, M.D
>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>Tufts University School of Medicine
>
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>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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