Is It Safe To Have Tub Bath After Inserted A Boric Acid Capsule Vaginally

Posted on Tue, 1 Oct 2024

Question: Hello, I had inserted a boric acid capsule vaginally for maintainence two days ago. I went swimming in a hot tub and a pool the day after inserting it and I am wondering if I am ok? Just a little scared since I possibly could have swallowed some pool water, however I have no symptoms of toxicity. Just nervous and concerned.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (7 days later)

Brief Answer:
in pool its very diluted

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Boric acid diluted in pool water will not be toxic for you.
Boric acid capsule inserted in vagina can produce higher toxicity and damage to local tissues as well. Kindly avoid doing this

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar