HYLAFEM BORICUM ACIDUM 2X- boricum acidum suppository

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

BORIC ACID (UNII: R57ZHV85D4) (BORIC ACID - UNII:R57ZHV85D4)

Available from:

US Pharmaceutical Corporation

INN (International Name):

BORIC ACID

Composition:

BORIC ACID 2 [hp_X]

Administration route:

VAGINAL

Prescription type:

PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Hylafem is a homeopathic prescription to - Treat vaginal yeast infection. - Rebalance vaginal pH and restore normal vaginal health. - Help relieve symptoms of internal and external vaginal burning, itching, and irritation. - Help reduce vaginal foul odor due to vaginal infection. Before taking Hylafem, consult a doctor - If you are pregnant or nursing. Boric acid should not be used in pregnant women due to the risk of teratogenic effects and the lack of data demonstrating safety. No data is available regarding the safety of boric acid in lactating mothers; therefore, it should not be recommended in this patient population. - If you have any other health problems such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease. - If you are an immune-compromised patient. - If you have open wounds, vaginal bleeding, sores, ulcerations, nausea, fever or chills, sensitivity in your lower pelvis or abdomen, sexually transmitted disease (STD) or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).

Product summary:

Hylafem is supplied in white opaque vegetable capsules in individual foil packets of 3 capsules, NDC # 52747-0250-03 with three (3) disposable vaginal applicators in each carton. Keep away from sunlight and store unopened packets in a cool, dry place at 15o C - 30o C.

Authorization status:

unapproved homeopathic

Summary of Product characteristics

HYLAFEM BORICUM ACIDUM 2X- BORICUM ACIDUM SUPPOSITORY
US PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION
_Disclaimer: This homeopathic product has not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug Administration for_
_safety or efficacy. FDA is not aware of scientific evidence to
support homeopathy as effective._
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HYLAFEM HOMEOPATHIC RX VAGINAL SUPPOSITORIES
PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
HYLAFEM VAGINAL SUPPOSITORIES contains the active ingredient, BORICUM
ACIDUM 2X in a
PROBIOTIC BLEND BASE. Inactive Ingredients are Lactic Acid Bacteria_,
Lactobacillus casei KE-99 and_
_Lactobacillus gasseri JPS, antioxidants, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
and Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl_
_Acetate) and Maltodextrin._
_WARNING:_
FOR VAGINAL USE ONLY. USE AS DIRECTED BY A PHYSICIAN. NOT TO BE TAKEN
ORALLY.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If accidentally swallowed, seek medical
help or contact
the Poison Control Center immediately.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
HYLAFEM IS A HOMEOPATHIC PRESCRIPTION TO
Treat vaginal yeast infection.
Rebalance vaginal pH and restore normal vaginal health.
Help relieve symptoms of internal and external vaginal burning,
itching, and irritation.
Help reduce vaginal foul odor due to vaginal infection.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
For acute infection, insert into the vagina with an applicator one (1)
capsule suppository a day for
three (3) days or as prescribed by a physician.
For chronic infection or related symptoms, insert into the vagina with
an applicator one (1) capsule
suppository a day for six (6) days or as prescribed by a physician.
DIRECTION FOR USE
Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
Take out the capsule suppository from the foil pouch and insert the
capsule suppository into the
open end of the applicator.
Lie on your back, draw your knees up a little and spread them apart.
Gently insert the applicator with the capsule suppository into the
vagina as far as possible.
Depress the plunger so that the capsule suppository is released.
Withdraw the applicator and discard the disposable applicator.
Wear panty liner after each appl