boric acid
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Introduction
H3BO3
A very weak acid.
Uses
- used in antiseptics
- vaginal suppository for azole-resistant vaginal candidiasis
Dosage
- 600 mg vaginal daily for 2 weeks, then twice weekly for 6 months
Suppository: 600 mg
More general terms
Component of
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
- ↑ Merck Index, I2th ed, Merck & Co, Rahway NJ, 1996 # 1364
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 17(8): 2010 CHART: Treatment of Complicated Vaginal Yeast Infections Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=260806&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com