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Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) is a vaginal suppository. Typically, you use the applicator to insert one suppository once daily for 3 to 6 days. Wash your hands with soap and water when you're ready to insert the medication. Then take one Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) suppository out of the foil and place it in the applicator. Get in a position that allows you to insert the suppository comfortably and safely, such as lying on your back. After you insert the suppository, throw the applicator away. Consider wearing a panty liner while using Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) to prevent vaginal discharge from leaking on your clothes. While you can use this medication at any time of the day, it might be more comfortable to use it at bedtime.

Based on the manufacturer's directions, you can use Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) for 3 days for new infection. But if you've had the infection for a while, you might need treatment for 6 days. Stop using Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) and talk with your primary care provider (PCP) if your symptoms don't get better after 3 days or if they last more than 7 days because you might need more medical attention. In addition, let your PCP know if you have yeast infections often, such as once a month or 3 times in 6 months. Your PCP can check to make sure there aren't other medical conditions that are causing your symptoms, such as diabetes or pregnancy.

Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) has few side effects, so it's safe for most people if used as directed. In general, you might experience watery vaginal discharge, skin redness, and a burning sensation. Please note that these side effects are typically mild and temporary. If your side effects get worse or don't go away, let your PCP know right away.

In general, boric acid vaginal suppositories haven’t been well-studied in pregnancy. But animal studies showed that boric acid can cause serious birth defects. Because of this risk, you're recommended to avoid using Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) during pregnancy without first talking with your healthcare team. If you're pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant, talk with your obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) about safer options for treating symptoms of vaginal infection during pregnancy.

Ask your obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) if you can have sex while using Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X). Typically, people use Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) when they have some type of vaginal infection or irritation. If you have these symptoms, it's best to avoid having sex until your infection or symptoms are completely gone. In addition, there's a chance that Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) can cause condoms and diaphragms to break down. This can raise the risks of unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X), like other boric acid products, is over-the-counter (OTC). This means that Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) is regulated by the FDA, but it didn't go through the same FDA approval process as prescription medications. Keep in mind that OTC medications, like Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X), still need to meet certain requirements to make sure they are safe and work well.

Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X) isn't FDA-approved to treat vaginal yeast infections, but the manufacturers claims it can help with certain symptoms related to vaginal infections. If you have a vaginal yeast infections, talk with your healthcare team before using Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X). While the CDC doesn't mention Hylafem (boricum acidum 3X), it does list boric acid 600 mg vaginal suppository as an off-label option for treating certain types of vaginal yeast infections when first-choice options haven't worked well.