Vh essentials suppositories how long to dissolve

A: Boric acid is a compound found in seawater and can be used for vaginal odor. Each pH-D suppository contains 600 mg of boric acid which is the amount recommended by doctors.

Q: Where are pH-D Boric Acid Suppositories made?

A: All pH-D Feminine Health products are proudly made in the U.S.A. Our products are manufactured in-house at our own registered facilities, located in Nebraska and Tennessee, ensuring the highest quality standards.

Q: Where can I purchase boric acid vaginal suppositories?

A: pH-D Feminine Health provides the highest quality boric acid suppositories through retailers such as Publix, CVS, Walmart, Walgreens, Kroger, Target, HEB, Meijer, and Amazon.  

Q: I bought the applicators and read they are reusable, how do I clean them?

A: To clean the applicators, you can put them in the dishwasher, wash with soap and warm water or boil in water for a few minutes. Our applicators do pull into two pieces if you pull hard! They will pop back together, too.

Q: What kind of gelatin is used in your pH-D boric acid suppository?

A: The capsule is made of bovine gelatin which dissolves rather quickly with the warmth and moisture of the vagina.

Vaginal suppositories come in an outer plastic wrapping. Always remember to remove the plastic wrapping before use. To remove: pull outwards on the two flaps of the suppository to reveal the suppository.

  • Place Suppository In Applicator

    The use of an applicator is OPTIONAL. Place the flat end of the suppository into the top of the applicator. The pointed end of the suppository should be at the top.

    When using your fingers:

    • Place your fingers on the flat end of the suppository
    • Insert the pointed end of the suppository into vagina
  • Find The Correct Position

    You may lay on your back with your knees bent or stand with your feet spread a few inches apart with your knees bent.

  • Insert Applicator

    Hold the applicator by the opposite end from where the suppository is. Gently insert the applicator into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go. Push on the plunger to insert the suppository.

  • Remove Applicator

    Once you have placed your suppository into the vagina, you can gently remove the applicator.

  • Wash Hands And Applicator

    Once you have finished administering your vaginal suppository, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Wash the applicator with soap and water as well to avoid contamination.

    Medicine can get into your body in a few different ways. You can swallow a pill, drink a liquid, or get a shot. A suppository is another way to deliver a drug. It's a small, round or cone-shaped object that you put in your body, often into your bottom. Once it’s inside, it melts or dissolves and releases its medication.

    Suppositories may not be the most pleasant product you’ll ever use. But they can make it easier to take medicine that you can't swallow or that your stomach or intestines wouldn't absorb well.

    Types of Suppositories

    Suppositories have a base made from substances like gelatin or cocoa butter that surrounds the drug. As the warmth of your body melts the outside, the drug slowly releases.

    Different types of suppositories go into the rectum, vagina, or the duct that empties your bladder, called the urethra. Sometimes they treat the area where you put them in. Or the medicine absorbs into your blood and travels to other parts of your body.

    Rectal suppositories go in your bottom. They are about an inch long and have a rounded or bullet-shaped tip. You might take them to treat:

    • Allergies
    • Anxiety
    • Constipation
    • Fever
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Motion sickness
    • Nausea
    • Pain and itching
    • Seizures
    • Mental health problems, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder

    Vaginal suppositories are oval-shaped. You can use them for:

    • Bacterial or fungal infections
    • Vaginal dryness
    • Birth control

    Urethral suppositories are rare. There’s only one kind, MUSE, which men with erection problems can use to take the drug alprostadil. The suppository is about the size of a grain of rice.

    Why Use Them

    You might need a suppository if:

    • The drug you’re taking would break down too quickly in your digestive tract if you took it as a pill or liquid.
    • You can’t swallow medicine.
    • You’re vomiting and can't keep a pill or liquid down.
    • The medicine tastes too bad to take by mouth.

    How to Insert Them

    To put in a rectal suppository:

    • Go to the bathroom first to try to empty your colon.
    • Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
    • Unwrap the suppository.
    • Rub a water-based lubricant over the tip or dip it in water. It will help you slide it in smoothly.
    • Get in a comfortable position. You can stand with one leg up on a chair or lie on your side with one leg straight and the other bent in toward your stomach.
    • Gently spread your buttocks open.
    • Carefully push the suppository, tapered end first, about 1 inch into your bottom.
    • Close your legs and sit or lie still for about 15 minutes to let it dissolve.
    • Wash your hands again with warm water and soap.

    To put a suppository into your vagina:

    • Wash your hands with soap and warm water.
    • Unwrap the suppository and put it into the applicator.
    • Lie on your back with your knees bent toward your chest, or stand with your knees bent and your feet a few inches apart.
    • Gently put the applicator into your vagina as far is it will go without feeling uncomfortable.
    • Press on the plunger at the end of the applicator to push the suppository in, then remove the applicator.
    • Lie down for a few minutes to let the medicine absorb.
    • Wash your hands again with soap and warm water.

    Vaginal suppositories can be messy, so you may want to wear a pad for a little while after you put one in.

    How long do ph suppositories take to dissolve?

    However, it is important to make sure the suppository has completely dissolved before doing so to avoid mild skin irritation. It can take anywhere from 4-12 hours to dissolve, but each woman is individual, and times may be longer or shorter.

    How long does it take boric suppositories to dissolve?

    Boric acid suppositories take only a few minutes to completely dissolve in the vagina. Some people prefer to wear a panty liner while using a vaginal suppository.

    How fast do suppositories absorb?

    It works by drawing water into the intestines. This effect usually results in a bowel movement within 15 to 60 minutes. For adults, the normal frequency of bowel movements varies from once daily to 1 to 2 times weekly.

    How long do you have to wait to lay down after taking progesterone suppositories?

    Remain lying down for around 30 minutes after insertion of the pessary. The best time to insert the pessary is at night before going to bed. Throw away any unused materials and wash your hands thoroughly. You may wish to wear a pantyliner for any minor discharge which may occur whilst using progesterone pessaries.