Hylafem

Boricum Acidum · Suppository · Vaginal

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Purpose Boricum Acidum 3X* HPUS** Restores vaginal pH and relieves vaginal itching, burning and irritation. *X is a homeopathic dilution. **The letters HPUS indicates that this ingredient is officially monographed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.

Uses

Uses  treats and relieves symptoms of vaginal and urinary infections  rebalances vaginal pH and restores normal vaginal health  helps relieve symptoms of external and internal vaginal burning, itching, irritation and dryness  helps reduce vaginal odor due to vaginal infections

Warnings

Warnings For vaginal use only Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use

Ask a doctor before use if you have  vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time  lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.  vaginal yeast infection often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.  been exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking prescription blood thinning medicine warfarin, because bleeding or bruising may occur.

When using this product

When using this product  do not use tampons, douches, spermicides or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexual transmitted disease (STDs).  do not have vaginal intercourse  mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur  if you do not get complete relief ask a doctor before using another product

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if  symptoms do not get better in 3 days  symptoms last more than 7 days  you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

Other information  Hylafem pH is not a contraceptive and should not be used to prevent pregnancy or to prevent or treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).  do not use if suppository pouch seal is compromised  do not use if seal over applicator has been punctured  do not purchase if carton is open

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Maltodextrin, Antioxidants-Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) & Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Lactobacillus casei (KE-99), Lactobacillus gasseri and Capsule Ingredient (Pullulan).

Label text from the FDA structured product label by U.S. PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION (revised Nov 17, 2022). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Hylafem NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
52747-255Boric Acid 3 [hp_X]/1
Suppository
U.S. PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATIONUNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC

Frequently asked questions

What is Hylafem used for?

Uses  treats and relieves symptoms of vaginal and urinary infections  rebalances vaginal pH and restores normal vaginal health  helps relieve symptoms of external and internal vaginal burning, itching, irritation and dryness  helps reduce vaginal odor due to vaginal infections

Who makes Hylafem?

Hylafem is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including U.S. PHARMACEUTICAL CORPORATION.