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How old do you have to be to take boric acid?

How old do you have to be to take boric acid?

You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Vaginal boric acid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. How should I use vaginal boric acid? Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

What was the boric acid suppository I swallowed?

I just accidentally swallowed Boric Acid vaginal suppository. I was getting ready to take my night time vitamins and popped it in my mouth! I just drank about 25 ounces of water and chewed a few antacid tablets. This was about 5 minutes ago. It was 600 mg and it was one pill.

Can you use boric acid as a birth control?

Vaginal boric acid will not prevent pregnancy and should not be used as a form of birth control. It is not known whether vaginal boric acid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby.

Is it safe to take boric acid by mouth?

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Do not take a vaginal suppository by mouth. Vaginal boric acid is for use only in the vagina.

You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Vaginal boric acid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. How should I use vaginal boric acid? Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

What should I do if I swallowed boric acid?

As you already took Antacid so it would help in reducing its absorption and it’s the effect on the gastric lining. the lethal dose of boric acid in adults is 15-30g. Take Probiotic and Metamucil. Eat bananas. Hydrate yourself with Gatorade. So you are safe.

How does boric acid affect the human body?

Poisoning from this chemical can be acute or chronic. Acute boric acid poisoning usually occurs when someone swallows powdered roach-killing products that contain the chemical. Boric acid is a caustic chemical. If it contacts tissues, it can cause injury.

When is boric acid poisoning acute or chronic?

Poisoning from this chemical can be acute or chronic. Acute boric acid poisoning usually occurs when someone swallows powdered roach-killing products that contain the chemical. Boric acid is a caustic chemical. If it contacts tissues, it can cause injury. Chronic poisoning occurs in those who are repeatedly exposed to boric acid.