Vaginal Suppository: Everything you need to know

What is a vaginal suppository?

Vaginal suppositories are medications that are inserted into the vagina with an applicator or clean hands. They are inserted vaginally because that helps them absorb and melt inside to release the medication faster and more efficiently. Vaginal suppositories help improve the pH balance in the vagina to keep the vaginal environment healthy. Vaginal suppositories can relieve symptoms from yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis. 

Why are vaginal suppositories necessary?

Suppositories help keep the vaginal environment healthy. You can use them after sexual intercourse, menstruation cycle, or anytime your pH feels "off." Suppositories can provide immediate relief from the itching and burning of BV and yeast infection. With our proven proprietary blend — medical-grade Boric acid, aloe, apple cider vinegar, and probiotics — quickly and gently restores your natural pH balance, and eliminates the need for antibiotics for good. 

How do you use a vaginal suppository?

Vaginal suppositories are easy to use and you can use these instructions to insert a vaginal suppository with ease anytime. This medication has to be inserted into the vagina. Never swallow it. If you do, call your poison . 

Preparation

Wash hands and nails well with soap and warm water before handling.

Assemble the applicator: 

1. Remove applicator from outer plastic wrap. Our applicator comes in two parts: TUBE (with cap) and PLUNGER (with grip-ring at bottom). 
2. Place the smaller end of the PLUNGER into the open end of the TUBE (see pic)
3. Remove cap from TUBE. Use gentle pressure to place the suppository into the open end of the tube, guiding the “silicone stopper” down to allow space for the suppository and prevent the suppository from slipping out of the tube. 

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Insert the vaginal suppository: 

Find the right position before insertion. Any of these positions may work for you: 

1. Position 1: Stand and lift one leg, resting it on a higher surface (bench, seat, etc.)
2. Position 2: Stand with your feet spread a few inches apart with your knees bent 
3. Position 3: Lie on your back with your knees bent 

Hold the bottom of the applicator and grip ring to gently insert the applicator into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go. Then push the PLUNGER into the TUBE to insert the suppository.

Gently remove applicator.

Final Steps

Thoroughly wash hands, nails and applicator with warm soap and water.

If you are using boric acid to relieve symptoms of a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis, our co-founder and OB/GYN Dr. Barb recommends the following doses and step-by-step instructions for her patients in accordance with the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) guidelines:

For Yeast

1. Acute (current infection): Insert 1 suppository capsule into vagina twice daily for 14 days.
2. Prophylaxis (for women prone to yeast infections who want to prevent future infections): Insert 1 suppository capsule into vagina twice weekly for 3 months.

For BV

1. Acute (current infection): Insert 1 suppository capsule into vagina twice daily for 14 days.
2. Prophylaxis (for women prone to yeast infections who want to prevent future infections): Insert 1 suppository capsule into vagina twice weekly for 3 months.
3. Make sure to always wash your hands before and after inserting the suppository!