Boric Acid
/api/v1/drug/boric-acidMechanism of action
Sourced from openFDAMechanism-of-action class: Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.
Indications
Sourced from openFDA- Uses treats and relieves symptoms of vaginal and urinary infections. rebalances vaginal pH and restores normal vaginal health.
Dosage & administration
Sourced from openFDADirections before using this product, read all consumer information provided on carton and insert, Adults and children 12 years of age and over: place vaginal capsule suppository in applicator and gently insert into the vagina. for acute infection, use one (1) capsule suppository a day for three (3) days for chronic infection, use an additional package of three (3) vaginal capsule suppositories throw applicator away after each use Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Warnings & precautions
Sourced from openFDAFor vaginal use only
FAERS reports
- 1Drug Ineffective120—
- 2Arthralgia114—
- 3Joint Swelling112—
- 4Pain In Extremity112—
- 5Infection110—
- 6Musculoskeletal Stiffness110—
- 7Hepatotoxicity109—
- 8Condition Aggravated108—
- 9Musculoskeletal Pain108—
- 10Neoplasm Malignant108—
- 11Treatment Failure107—
- 12Gastrointestinal Toxicity106—
- 13Therapy Non-responder106—
- 14Joint Injury105—
- 15Pulmonary Toxicity105—
Literature
Recent PubMed references pinned to Boric Acid as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.
- Cell Line-Specific In Vitro Effects of Boric Acid and Meis1i-2 in Leukemia Cells: Apoptosis, Cell-Cycle Modulation, and Fixed-Dose Interaction.Cell biology international · 2026 · Meriç N, Mammadova A, Kocabaş F, et al.PMID 42223303DOI 10.1002/cbin.70171
- Magnetic Boric Acid-activated Biochar Adsorbents for Efficient Extraction of Chloramphenicol in Honey Samples.Journal of separation science · 2026 · Tang A, Cao Y, Xiao X, et al.PMID 42212490DOI 10.1002/jssc.70458
- Enhancing electrical conductivity of coal-derived graphite by boric acid catalysis: Correlating 2H/3R phase ratio with crystallite structure.PloS one · 2026 · Zhang X, Chen X, Jiangbaolati Y, et al.PMID 42030312DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0347483
- Synthesis of Antioxidative p-Terphenyl Dimers via Boronic Acid-Mediated C-C Coupling.International journal of molecular sciences · 2026 · Wang Y, Xu Y, Chen L, et al.PMID 41898588DOI 10.3390/ijms27062726
- Fast Bioorthogonal Ligation of 2-Aminobenzohydrazides and (2-Acetylphenyl)boronic Acids Providing Stable and Fluorescent Conjugates.Organic letters · 2026 · Wang W, Zhang Y, Yang H, et al.PMID 41891678DOI 10.1021/acs.orglett.6c01010
- Leaching behavior of strontium in cementitious materials immobilizing boric acid enriched in B-10 isotope.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2026 · Nkotya EA, Kitalika AJPMID 41888334DOI 10.1007/s11356-026-37679-y
- Boric acid functionalized spherical covalent organic frameworks as an online extraction adsorbent for the selective enrichment of trace nucleosides from biological samples.Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences · 2026 · Zhang C, Qian Z, Lu C, et al.PMID 41880911DOI 10.1016/j.jchromb.2026.125032
- Manganese-mineralized boric acid-modified bovine serum albumin loaded on metal-organic frameworks as a pH- and GSH-responsive nanozyme for active targeted drug delivery.Biomaterials advances · 2026 · Ruan C, Wang X, Guo H, et al.PMID 41875608DOI 10.1016/j.bioadv.2026.214836
Clinical trials
The 10 most recently updated of 30 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Boric Acid as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.
- Safety and Efficacy of Boric Acid Inserts for Treatment of Vulvovaginal CandidiasisRecruiting · Phase 3 · Interventional · 400 enrolled · pH-D Feminine Health LLCNCT07109869updated 2026-06-03
- Vulvovaginal Candidiasis in Canadian FemalesActive not recruiting · Early phase 1 · Interventional · 120 enrolled · University of ManitobaNCT04930107updated 2026-05-06
- Vaginal Packing After Laparoscopic SacrocolpopexyCompleted · Interventional · 253 enrolled · Charles University, Czech RepublicNCT02943525updated 2026-03-19
- Sublingual Atropine Bioequivalence by Route of Administration (SABER)Completed · Phase 1 · Interventional · 46 enrolled · Biomedical Advanced Research and Development AuthorityNCT06366087updated 2026-01-27
- Boric Acid Versus 10% Povidone Iodine Solution in Treatment of OtomycosisCompleted · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Mansoura UniversityNCT07295210updated 2025-12-26
- Post-marketing Study Focused on Evaluating I+Med's DayDrop for Improving Signs and Symptoms of Mild/Moderate Dry EyeCompleted · Interventional · 20 enrolled · i+Med S.Coop.NCT06731725updated 2024-12-12
- A Study of the Safety and Anesthetic Effect of AG-920 Topical Ophthalmic SolutionCompleted · Phase 3 · Interventional · 120 enrolled · American Genomics, LLCNCT04829344updated 2024-10-10
- A Single Group Study to Evaluate the Effects of a Boric Acid Suppository on Vaginal Health.Completed · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Love WellnessNCT06516757updated 2024-07-24
- Comparison of the Efficacy of Boric Acid Mouthwashes in Different ConcentrationsUnknown · Phase 4 · Interventional · 80 enrolled · Yuzuncu Yil UniversityNCT04376268updated 2023-08-22
- Probiotic in Dry Eye SyndromesCompleted · Phase 2 · Interventional · 40 enrolled · Shiraz University of Medical SciencesNCT04938908updated 2023-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- How does Boric Acid work?
- Mechanism-of-action class: Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.
- What is Boric Acid used for?
- According to FDA labeling, Boric Acid carries indications including: Uses treats and relieves symptoms of vaginal and urinary infections. rebalances vaginal pH and restores normal vaginal health.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
- What class of drug is Boric Acid?
- Boric Acid is classified as Antiinfectives, Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction, Antipruritic Activity.
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