Boron

Usage of Boron

Boron is a mineral found in many foods and drinks. It is also sold as a dietary supplement product. It is used to help some people who have low levels of boron. It may also be used to maintain healthy bones and joints. Boron has been used to help with painful periods. A form of this product called boric acid used inside the vagina may help to treat a vaginal yeast infection.

Before taking Boron

  • Always check with your doctor before you use a natural product. Some products may not mix well with drugs or other natural products.

  • Keep this product away from open sores and abrasions on the skin.

  • Do not use this product if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Use birth control you can trust while taking this product.

  • Do not use this product in the vagina if you are pregnant.

  • Be sure to tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this natural product.

  • This product may interfere with some lab tests. Be sure to talk with your doctor about this and all drugs you are taking.

  • Take extra care if you are taking drugs that contain estrogen or progesterone. These are drugs like birth control pills and hormone replacement therapy.

  • Take extra care if you have health problems that are sensitive to hormones. These are problems like breast cancer, prostate cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids.

  • Take extra care and check with your doctor if you have:

  • Kidney problems

  • Cancer

    • How to use Boron

  • Borate
  • Borates
  • Borax Sodium
  • Bore
  • Boric Acid
  • Boric Anhydride
  • Boric Tartrate
  • Boro
  • Boron
  • Sodium Borate

    • Warnings

  • Signs of a very bad reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat. Go to the ER right away.

  • Very bad belly pain

  • Very bad loose stools

  • Throwing up

  • Bad headaches

  • Shakiness

  • Weak and tired

    • Disclaimer

    Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Drugslib.com is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Drugslib.com information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Drugslib.com does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Drugslib.com's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. Drugslib.com's drug information is an informational resource designed to assist licensed healthcare practitioners in caring for their patients and/or to serve consumers viewing this service as a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.

    The absence of a warning for a given drug or drug combination in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective or appropriate for any given patient. Drugslib.com does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Drugslib.com provides. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

    Popular Keywords