Products
In many countries, there are no ready-to-use medicines with boric acid for the treatment of vaginal mycosis on the market.
Structure and properties
Boric acid (H3BO3, Mr = 61.8 g/mol) is present as colorless, shiny, greasy-feeling scales, as white crystals, or as a white crystalline powder. It is soluble in water and dissolves readily in boiling water. Boric acid is a weak inorganic acid.
Effects
Boric acid (ATC S02AA03) has antiseptic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties.
Indications
As a 2nd-line agent for topical treatment of recurrent or refractory vaginal fungus, especially with / non-. No corresponding marketing authorization is available in many countries.
Dosage
According to the product information leaflet.
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Pregnancy
We do not have complete information on precautions.
Adverse effects
Possible adverse effects include local irritation, a local burning sensation, discharge, redness, and pain during sexual intercourse in men. Insufficient data are available on safety. It cannot be completely ruled out that boric acid is absorbed and causes systemic intoxication, especially during prolonged therapy. Its use is therefore controversial. Signs of poisoning include digestive disturbances, anemia, weakness, hair loss, cramps and skin rashes. In animal studies, boric acid has been found to impair reproductive ability and to have fertility-damaging (teratogenic) properties.
