Most women have encountered candidiasis, but not everyone knows what it is. However, if in a fairly healthy overall body the fungus can go away on its own over time as the overall immune system and microflora are restored, then pregnant women should not hope for this.
Firstly, the protective forces of expectant mothers are already weakened. Secondly, it is too dangerous to take risks: if the fungus remains in the birth canal, the baby may become infected upon birth. And starting life with treatment is not the best option in any case.
Is it possible to take sodium tetraborate during pregnancy?
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And here the problem of drug selection arises.
Which of them are allowed, in what cases? It is also called borax in glycerin, the remedy is also known as Natrii tetraboras. In the past it was indeed very popular, but gradually it was forced out of the market by more effective formulations. However, many medications are contraindicated for pregnant women. And from the already shortened list of approved drugs, some may be unavailable, others may cause allergies, and others, for various reasons, may not give the desired result. As a result, borax in glycerin during pregnancy becomes a real lifesaver for someone.
Is it worth treating?
Treatment of thrush is a difficult task, since this disease often recurs. Cure requires an integrated approach - the use of local and systemic antifungal agents, immunomodulators, drugs to restore healthy vaginal microflora, etc.
However, most of the drugs that doctors recommend for the treatment of candidiasis are strictly prohibited during pregnancy. In particular, pregnant women should not use systemic drugs due to the negative effect on the fetus.
But you cannot refuse treatment for candidiasis, especially in the last weeks of pregnancy. The fact is that if the birth canal is infected, then during childbirth there is a high risk of infection of the fetus.
For treatment during pregnancy, topical medications are usually used. One of them is sodium tetraborate, dissolved in glycerol. This remedy is not often prescribed these days, as the pharmaceutical industry offers more convenient forms. But many women who have tried using sodium tetraborate for treatment note that this remedy often works more effectively.
Effect on the body
The main active ingredient is sodium tetraborate. It kills some parasites and fungus (it destroys those microorganisms that are on the surface of the mucous membrane, that is, it is not suitable for treating internal damage). It also works as a fairly effective antiseptic.
With regular use, pathogenic bacteria die. And finally, the product removes inflammation. It is precisely for his complex character that many people like him.
Sodium tetraborate: instructions for use for thrush
First, let's talk about the general characteristics of the drug. In the food industry it is used as a preservative, and the dry concentrate is widely used to control rodents.
If we talk about medical practice, borax in glycerin is used in gynecology and dentistry as an antiseptic and bacteriostatic agent. The medicine is sold without a prescription and has a low cost, accessible to the general consumer.
Indications for use
The main indications for use include the following:
- stomatitis;
- vaginal candidiasis;
- colpitis;
- tonsillitis and pharyngitis of fungal origin;
- bedsores;
- diaper rash or cracks in the skin.
Operating principle
According to experts, yeast-like fungi in moderate quantities do not cause disease, but their active growth and formation of colonies leads to damage to various organs.
Borax directly affects the cause of thrush - yeast-like fungi. It removes fungal mycelia and prevents them from attaching to the surface of the mucous membrane. All this negatively affects their livelihoods.
When is it prescribed?
Candidiasis
Borax in glycerin is often prescribed for candidiasis, which affects not only the genitals, but also the oral cavity, for example. It is also very effective for tonsillitis and pharyngitis, of course, as part of complex therapy. In general, rinsing with this substance is an excellent solution for upper respiratory tract infections. Doctors love it for its relative harmlessness.
Stomatitis
Dentists also like the drug: they often prescribe it for stomatitis, although it is usually the most concentrated solution. The product removes fungus in the early stages of development in the mouth or prevents its appearance in cases where such a risk exists with lesions of the oral cavity.
Diaper rash
The instructions for pregnancy about sodium tetraborate say that the medication copes well with skin irritation and diaper rash. It is also capable of repelling mosquitoes. However, even if you have one of the listed problems (or several), do not rush, consult your doctor. Maybe other medications are better for you.
Composition and properties
Borax in glycerin is an antiseptic, which in pharmacology is called sodium tetraborate. The drug is based on boric acid.
It is used in the pharmaceutical, perfume, cosmetology and food industries. Borax in glycerin is available in the form of a solution of 5, 10 and 20% concentration. The duration of treatment with the drug is determined by the attending physician.
During pregnancy, borax in glycerin is prescribed in the form of a 5% solution. The same concentration of the drug is indicated for the treatment of oral thrush in a newborn.
The taste of the drug is neutral. It is not recommended to administer a more concentrated solution to expectant mothers, as it may have a toxic effect and cause side effects in a pregnant woman.
Borax in glycerin simultaneously has antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and insecticidal effects.
How to use during pregnancy?
The method of using borax in glycerin during pregnancy deserves special attention. The drug can only be used for external treatment of mucous membranes, pay special attention to this!
It should not be ingested! Make sure that the substance does not enter the bloodstream: it is toxic!
Before treating the vagina, you must first carry out hygiene procedures. Gynecologists also advise douching with a disinfecting herbal solution. Why you can take a warm chamomile decoction. If you are allergic to this plant, choose a suitable analogue with your doctor.
After which douching is carried out. For sodium tetraborate to work, it must be in contact with the mucous membrane for at least 20 minutes, and preferably at least half an hour. But if you feel burning, itching, irritation, or discomfort, wash everything off immediately.
When treating the oral cavity, simply rinse. To increase efficiency, you can alternate with saline solutions. For severe lesions, borax in glycerin is not used as monotherapy, because such a solution does not give the desired result.
How many times should you do vaginal douching?
If we are talking about mild candidiasis or a chronic disease, then once a day will be enough. In case of exacerbation, the amount can be increased up to 3 times. Some women replace douching with intravenous administration of a tampon soaked in the drug. But simply wiping is not enough; the contact will be too short-term, so the medicine will not have time to act.
Contraindications
The use of the drug during pregnancy is permitted, since its absorption into the bloodstream through intact skin is reduced to a minimum.
Therefore, borax in glycerin does not negatively affect the development of the fetus and the course of pregnancy. But if the expectant mother has damage to the vaginal mucosa, cervical erosion or fissures, the use of this drug is contraindicated.
This is due to the ability of sodium tetraborate to easily penetrate through microtraumas into the general bloodstream and have a toxic effect on the body. That is why borax in glycerin should be prescribed by the attending physician, who will make sure that the woman has no contraindications.
Sodium tetraborate should also not be used by persons who are hypersensitive to the drug. In addition, borax in glycerin is contraindicated in diseases characterized by metabolic alkalosis - the accumulation of alkaline substances in the blood.
You should immediately seek emergency medical help if the following clinical symptoms occur:
- nausea and vomiting;
- increased sweating;
- dizziness;
- convulsive syndrome, for example, tremors of the limbs;
- rashes or redness of the skin;
- swelling;
- increased heart rate.
It is important to carry out all therapeutic procedures using borax in glycerin after consultation with a specialist in order to avoid possible complications and side effects.
Thrush causes many problems during pregnancy, and if before conception a woman could quickly cope with the infection by drinking one of the modern drugs without thinking about the consequences, then while carrying a child, most modern medications are prohibited.
Borax in glycerin is a complex medicine that is effective against fungal infections, pathogenic microorganisms and insects. During pregnancy, this drug can be used as prescribed by a doctor, taking into account indications and contraindications.
Author: Olga Rogozhkina, doctor, especially for Mama66.ru
Contraindications and side effects
What are the contraindications to borax in glycerin during pregnancy? Hypersensitivity, damage to mucous membranes, cervical erosion, tendency to convulsions and spasms. And the medicine should not be used by those who have accumulated alkaline compounds in their bodies, because the medicine can aggravate the negative condition.
It should be used with caution in patients with impaired functioning of the kidneys and liver, because the drug takes a long time to be eliminated from the body if it does enter the blood. Particular attention should be paid to long-term use. In general, only a doctor should set a specific period of use for pregnant women.
Side effects, if the dosage is observed and in the absence of allergies, rarely develop. Most often this is a fairly mild burning sensation and irritation of the mucous membrane, discomfort. They should go quickly.
If the discomfort is severe and accompanied by other symptoms, then you need to seek medical help. It is likely that we are talking about allergies. Or about exceeding the recommended amount.
Security measures
Sodium tetraborate is contraindicated in:
- individual intolerance to the substance
- renal failure
- serious skin damage
- pregnancy
Possible side effects:
- burning and redness at the application site
- allergies in the form of swelling, itching, rash
When using increased doses of the drug the following are observed:
- vomiting, diarrhea
- stomach ache
- weakness
- headache
- convulsions
In case of such problems, the baby must be taken to a medical facility, where gastric lavage, diuresis and restoration of water and electrolyte balance will be carried out.
To avoid negative reactions, sodium tetraborate in newborns should be used only externally in minimal quantities and for no longer than 7 days. If during this period the symptoms of thrush have not decreased, it is recommended to consult a doctor to adjust the treatment regimen.
Do not combine borax with medications containing clotrimazole and other antimycotic substances, as well as boric acid, phenol and corticosteroids.
Overdose
This risk is higher when using 20% for obvious reasons. That is why pregnant women are prescribed 5%. In addition, even in normal quantities, the concentrated solution may be too toxic for pregnant women.
But if you treat the mucous membrane very often, you can cause an overdose even when using 5% of the composition. In this case, you should immediately call an ambulance if the following symptoms appear:
- Nausea. Doctors recommend monitoring the relationship between the procedure and the onset of the corresponding condition.
- Excessive sweating, more than usual. It often comes in combination with weakness and dizziness.
- Cramps. Even small ones are dangerous, as they can cause miscarriage. Therefore, when using sodium tetraborate during pregnancy, it is better to keep it on hand.
- Increased heart rate. Sharp and strong ones are especially risky.
- Swelling, redness of the mucous membranes or skin around the treatment sites.
Pay attention not only to individual signs, but also to the whole picture as a whole. The more symptoms of illness, the higher the likelihood that you have an overdose.
Sodium tetraborate for thrush
Sodium tetraborate is a salt of tetraboric acid. The product has unique properties, among which are antiseptic and bacteriostatic effects. Why is borax based on glycerin? This is due to the pronounced bacteriostatic activity of glycerol.
Borax not only removes fungal infection from the surface of the mucous membrane, but also inhibits the rapid growth of thrush pathogens. Since borax is an antiseptic, it is used in various ways:
- rinsing;
- douching;
- rehabilitation;
- External use for washing the skin for diaper rash and bedsores.
It is worth noting that, although the drug is widely used for fungal infections and it has a pronounced ability to inhibit the growth and reproduction of pathogenic microorganisms, sodium tetraborate cannot be called an antifungal drug, because it does not have fungicidal and fungistatic effects.
That is why the drug should be prescribed under the close supervision of a doctor and it is better if this occurs in a hospital setting. There is also a possibility that the mycelium of the fungus will not be completely washed off from the surface of the mucous membrane and this can lead to the resumption of the disease with renewed vigor.
Why didn't it help?
Women often complain that some time after treatment of the mucous membrane, candidiasis has returned again. This happens if the fungal infection has become systemic and has already affected internal organs. In addition, if the woman's partner has not been treated, then in most cases re-infection will occur.
It is also worth keeping in mind that it is impossible to completely get rid of the fungus, because it is part of the natural microflora, which begins to multiply abnormally under the influence of various factors. For example, in situations where the body is too weakened due to decreased immunity. And if the causes of the problem are not removed, then it is logical that it will arise again.
Borax in glycerin cannot be called an effective remedy against tonsillitis. It is rather used as an auxiliary: to alleviate the condition, to prevent microorganisms from multiplying further on the mucous membrane of the throat. But such a disease as a whole requires an integrated approach.
Borax in glycerin for thrush (candidiasis)
Antifungal agents
Borax in glycerin is a popular remedy among people that helps to cope with thrush. In a search engine it sometimes sounds like buranoglycerin.
A miracle cure (which also has a low price) for candidiasis of various localizations is suitable for restoring health in the optimal time. However, borax in glycerin is not an antimycotic, although it effectively suppresses the growth of fungi.
Next, we will look at all the nuances in order.
About thrush
Thrush (in medicine - candidiasis) is a disease caused by the active reproduction in the human body of a parasitic yeast fungus of the genus candida on the skin and mucous membranes. Being in the environment, as well as inside us, it becomes pathogenic due to the weakening of the body’s defenses.
You can get the disease at any age through contact with a patient or carrier (with chronic candidiasis in remission). Infection occurs very quickly, as does the formation of the main symptoms:
- white coating or curdled discharge;
- unpleasant sour smell;
- burning and itching;
- swelling and redness of tissues;
- microcracks with slight bleeding.
The favorite location is the oral cavity (candidal stomatitis) and genital organs (candidal balanitis and vaginal candidiasis). Note that thrush is registered more often in women than in men. In the mouth, fungi are more likely to attack infants and children under three years of age.
If not treated with sufficient care, the acute form leads to a delay in the process and complications.
Important! Thrush should be treated immediately and only after examination by a doctor. Self-medication carries a poor prognosis.
About the drug
Borax in glycerin (in Latin - Sodium tetraborate, and in Russian - sodium tetraborate) is a combination of boron and glycerin diluted with water. The medication helps destroy bacteria and inhibit the spread of mycotic infection. Thanks to the borax, Candida cells cannot attach to the mucous membranes, and, accordingly, do not form colonies (do not develop).
Borax in glycerin is an aqueous solution of 20 percent concentration, produced in dark brown glass bottles of thirty and fifty milliliters. For local external use only.
Its toxicity does not include per os (oral) intake, as it can cause severe poisoning. It can cause individual intolerance (allergic reaction) with irritation, swelling and itching.
The drug is stored in a place protected from light and out of reach of children.
Contraindications for its use are the presence of open wounds and ulcerations, violations of the integrity of the skin at the treatment sites. With caution and under the careful supervision of a pediatrician, borax in glycerin is prescribed to children.
Borax in glycerin for thrush
For each category of adults infected with candidiasis, as well as children under 18 years of age, there are certain rules for the use of sodium tetraborate. A special group includes pregnant women and newborns.
| For babies | Pregnant |
Borax in glycerin is a salvation for babies suffering from thrush. The effect of the medicine is in many ways similar to a 2% solution of baking soda. With thrush, the mucous membranes in the oral cavity (cheeks, gums, palate), lips, and back of the tongue are most susceptible to the spread of fungal infection. A whitish coating (white grains) and redness appears. The child becomes irritable, refuses to eat, cries and sleeps poorly. In such a situation, urgent help is needed. The borax solution quickly copes with the problem at the initial stage. Lubricating the affected areas is carried out 30-40 minutes after feeding the baby, so that the burp comes out. Before treatment, give the baby a couple of teaspoons of boiled water to rinse the mouth, and then begin the procedure.
The manipulation should be carried out at least 2 times a day, for a course of 3 days to 1 week, under the supervision of a medical professional. Important! The pacifier should not be lubricated, as borax can enter the gastrointestinal tract and poison the child. | Borax for thrush during pregnancy is indicated only as a supplement and when the first mild symptoms appear. The solution is used to insert tampons into the vagina. Douching is contraindicated for pregnant women. Therefore, after washing with soap without dyes and fragrances (as well as using herbal infusions and decoctions), freshly prepared tampons are inserted maximum twice (morning and evening). A tampon is made from a piece of cotton wool, wrapped in a bandage and tied with a long thread at the base. Moisten it with borax and inject it deeper for half an hour in a supine position. After this, carefully pull it out by the threads. We do not recommend immediately washing and removing any remaining product. It is better to attach a panty liner to your underwear until the next procedure. During therapy, do not forget to consult with a gynecologist about the timing of treatment, which lasts no more than 7 days. |
Price
The cost of borax in glycerin in Russia varies from 12 to 30 rubles, depending on the region and volume.
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Analogs
Women often ask about the availability of modern analogues. There is no composition with the same active ingredient. As for the replacement, the doctor selects it depending on what exactly is required in a particular situation. For example, nystatin and drugs based on it cope well with candidiasis. There are other options.
Article on the topic: Nystatin during pregnancy: should I take it or not?
As for tonsillitis, you can simply switch to salt gargling. Some doctors recommend using sea water, of course, purified and specially prepared for such procedures. There are usually no problems with local antiseptics either.
Treatment with tetraborate for chronic forms of diseases
As already mentioned, Candida fungus is present in every body. We are usually born and die with it. But sometimes there comes a period when favorable conditions arise in the body for the proliferation and manifestation of the fungus as such. And only then can we say that a person has thrush. In pregnant women and not only this, this manifests itself in the form of unbearable itching in the perineum, which is accompanied by copious white cheesy discharge.
Sometimes the so-called chronic thrush occurs, which occurs quite often and makes a person’s life uncomfortable. Naturally, there is a whole list of modern drugs that help get rid of thrush for a certain time. But each person is unique, and the reaction to drugs can be very different. In this case, tetraborate for thrush is extremely necessary, since other remedies will simply be powerless.
Patient reviews
Borax in glycerin is a remedy unfamiliar to many modern women. Therefore, before they start using it, they collect feedback from other patients to understand what to expect.
Nina Kareva
The doctor recommended borax to me when he found candidiasis in me. I was very surprised because I knew that my mother used this product when she was expecting me. And for the same purposes. It seemed to me that medicine was developing... Well, during this time they could have come up with something better. But I did douching. The discomfort went away, but I would not say that this solved the problems.
Anastasia Tsalkova
I prescribed Borax to myself, I know that many pregnant women are treated this way, I mean with this remedy. I myself am not allergic, so I have nothing to fear. This is not a serious treatment; I’m going to take candidiasis seriously after giving birth. And so I just cleanse myself, remove the symptoms, in general, this is a very easy remedy.
Irina Ivanova
Sodium tetraborate helps me as long as I use it. Then I stop, everything comes back. And it seems to me that it’s even stronger somehow. Well, I don’t know, maybe it really helps someone. But I prefer to use other means, because there are enough of them now.
Varvara Dmitrenko
I didn’t even buy borax. I don’t understand this desire of our doctors to prescribe something simpler and cheaper. I personally am not a very rich woman, but I can definitely afford medicine. As a result, another clinic prescribed me suppositories with nystatin, which helped.
Anna Repunova
I don’t know, maybe I’m using this product too little, but I don’t notice any effect. It only burns a little when you treat the mucous membrane and that’s all. The doctor told me that the medicine needs time. But if it is an anti-spectrum agent, then shouldn’t the skin symptoms at least go away after treatment? In general, it seems to me that borax does not help everyone. And it’s not for nothing that the West considers it frankly outdated. I personally went to a paid doctor, who specially selected a complex for me. I feel great now.
Treatment of thrush in infants with sodium tetraborate
Candidal stomatitis (thrush) is a common disease among newborns, caused by the activation of the yeast-like fungus Candida. It appears as a white cheesy coating on the mucous membrane of the mouth.
Its main causes are infection from the mother at the time of childbirth or during feeding, weakened immunity, and failure to comply with hygiene rules. Because of thrush, babies cannot eat normally and are constantly restless.
Various antifungal agents are used to treat it. One of them is sodium tetraborate.
General characteristics
Sodium tetraborate is a salt formed by the interaction of sodium and boric acid, popularly called borax. This substance is widely used in the food industry as a preservative with the designation E285. Dry borax concentrate is an insecticide - it effectively fights cockroaches.
For medical purposes, sodium tetraborate is used in dentistry and gynecology as an external antifungal and antiseptic agent. It is produced in the form of a clear, colorless solution containing 20% active substance and 80% glycerol. The medicine is packaged in dark bottles with a capacity of 30 g.
The drug is sold without a prescription. Cost – 9 – 30 rubles. depending on the manufacturer. It is recommended to store it at a temperature of 15-25°C.
Indications and features of action
The instructions contain the following list of indications for the use of sodium tetraborate:
- stomatitis
- vaginal candidiasis, colpitis
- bedsores, skin cracks, diaper rash
- fungal tonsillitis, pharyngitis
How does the remedy work? Borax affects the vital activity of fungi that cause inflammation of the mucous membranes and skin: it removes Candida mycelium and prevents them from attaching to the surface of epithelial cells, as a result of which the process of their reproduction is disrupted. Glycerol, which is part of the drug, enhances the effect of sodium tetraborate and reduces tissue irritation.
The use of the solution in newborns and children of the first year of life is controversial in the medical community. In many foreign countries it is banned in pediatrics due to its high toxicity.
In the post-Soviet space, many doctors recommend it as an effective remedy for oral thrush. In practice, when borax is applied topically in glycerin in safe dosages, problems arise extremely rarely.
But in infants it can only be used under the supervision of a doctor.
Rules of application
Instructions for the use of sodium tetraborate for thrush in infants:
- It is necessary to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and dry them.
- A sterile bandage or gauze should be wrapped around the index finger of the right hand.
- You need to drop some medicine onto the material and wipe the child’s entire surface of the oral mucosa: palate, tongue (from root to tip), cheeks, gums. In this case, it is necessary to carefully clean off the plaque without damaging the tissue.
- Before going to bed at night, it is recommended to wipe the pacifier with medicine.
The procedure must be repeated 2-3 times a day after feeding. Duration – 5-7 days. It is advisable to treat the mouth with the solution for several more days after the signs of stomatitis have completely disappeared.
It is better not to use cotton swabs, disks or balls for wiping: due to their soft texture, plaque cannot be effectively removed.
Security measures
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Sodium tetraborate is contraindicated in:
- individual intolerance to the substance
- renal failure
- serious skin damage
- pregnancy
Possible side effects:
- burning and redness at the application site
- allergies in the form of swelling, itching, rash
When using increased doses of the drug the following are observed:
- vomiting, diarrhea
- stomach ache
- weakness
- headache
- convulsions
In case of such problems, the baby must be taken to a medical facility, where gastric lavage, diuresis and restoration of water and electrolyte balance will be carried out.
To avoid negative reactions, sodium tetraborate in newborns should be used only externally in minimal quantities and for no longer than 7 days. If during this period the symptoms of thrush have not decreased, it is recommended to consult a doctor to adjust the treatment regimen.
Do not combine borax with medications containing clotrimazole and other antimycotic substances, as well as boric acid, phenol and corticosteroids.
Alternative option
To treat mild forms of candidal stomatitis, you can use another remedy with sodium - sodium carbonate or baking soda. Preparing a medicinal solution is very simple: dissolve a teaspoon of the substance in a glass of boiling water.
It is necessary to dip a sterile bandage wrapped around the index finger into the cooled product and wipe the inside surface of the child’s mouth with it. It is recommended to carry out the procedure 30 minutes before feeding every 2-3 hours. Treatment period is 5-7 days.
Sodium bicarbonate is less effective than tetraborate, but does not have such high toxicity. It can be used in newborns without fear.
In parallel with treating the baby’s mouth, it is necessary to wipe the nursing mother’s nipples or pacifiers and bottles with a soda solution before each feeding (after preliminary boiling). It is also worth washing all soft toys and pouring boiling water over hard ones.
Prevention measures
To prevent thrush in babies you need to:
- wash your hands before every contact with your child
- periodically clean and wash toys
- keep your breasts clean - rinse them with water before each feeding, wash them twice a day with baby soap, change breast pads regularly
- Sterilize bottles, pacifiers and pacifiers
- use separate dishes for baby food
- give the baby a few sips of boiled water after each feeding to remove any remaining milk or formula from the mouth
- control the air parameters in the children's room - humidity should be 60-70%, and temperature 18-22 ° C; in drier and warmer air, the baby's oral mucosa will dry out, and lack of saliva is one of the factors in the activation of fungi
- clean the baby’s nose of mucus and crusts using saline solutions so that he does not breathe through his mouth
- carry out restorative hardening
Sodium tetraborate is an effective and very affordable treatment for thrush in infants.
But due to its high toxicity, it must be used very carefully: do not exceed the dosage and do not prolong the treatment period. The drug should be used only as prescribed by a pediatric dentist or pediatrician.
Do not forget about preventative measures for candidal stomatitis in order to prevent re-infection of the baby.
In the video, Dr. Komarovsky talks about fungal infections in children. Take a look because this information may be useful.
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