Yes, it is! GYNACAN was created to help treat recurrent and resistant cases of yeast infections with a natural, fast-acting and over-the-counter remedy. Some studies have shown it cures up to 70 out of 100 women. Symptoms return in some women. Check with your doctor to see if you need to continue using boric acid over several months to relieve your symptoms.

When used as a vaginal suppository, GYNACAN is a safe and an effective treatment for yeast infections. GYNACAN works by preventing Candida fungi from growing. When used in capsules as a vaginal suppository, GYNACAN may occasionally cause skin irritation. THE CAPSULES SHOULD NEVER BE SWALLOWED BY MOUTH.

If used by mouth (internally), on open wounds, or by children, GYNACAN is toxic. Keep GYNACAN out of the reach of children. GYNACAN IS NOT SAFE TO USE IF YOU ARE PREGNANT. Please refer to the patient leaflet for full product information.

You may see some improvement in as little as one day, but you should complete the full 14-day course of medication to ensure that the infection doesn’t return.

With use of the product, you should observe the
following:

1. Discharge should return to a normal consistency and smell.
2. Itching should go away, which will alleviate much of the discomfort associated with the infection.
3. Any rash, swelling, or redness should stop.

GYNACAN is locally administered and easy to apply, so you get relief right where you need it most. GYNACAN is to be inserted into the vaginal at bedtime and is not meant to be swallowed.

The recommended dosage of GYNACAN is 1 capsule inserted into the vagina, once per day at bedtime, for 14 days to see beneficial effects. If you have consulted a healthcare profession, follow your healthcare professional’s dosing instructions. Stand with your knees bent and your feet a few inches apart. Gently insert one capsule as far as it can comfortably go into your vagina with the provided applicator or your finger. Wash your hands before and after inserting a vaginal suppository. Avoid handling the capsule too long or it will melt in your hands. Clean the applicator thoroughly with warm water and soap after each use.

GYNACAN is locally administered and easy to apply, so you get relief right where you need it most.

Don’ts:

• Do not take a vaginal capsule by mouth. GYNACAN is to be used for vaginal insertion ONLY.
• Do not use this GYNACAN in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Do not use GYNACAN if you have open sores, wounds, or ulcerations in your vaginal area.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Do not use tampons, douches, spermicides or other vaginal products when applying the product. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Do’s:

• Use the product as per the recommended and Health Canada issued dosage of GYNACAN is one 600 mg capsule, inserted into the vagina, once a day for 14 days or follow your healthcare provider’s instructions.
• Wash your hands before and after inserting a vaginal capsule.
• Read all patient information, medication guides, and instruction sheets about how to insert the vaginal suppository.
• Use can use a sanitary napkin to prevent the medicine from staining your clothing, but do not use a tampon.
• Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
• Keep out of reach of children and store at cool room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.
• Keep each vaginal capsule inside the bottle until you are ready to insert one.
• Keep out of reach of children and store at cool room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.
  Discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner if you experience vaginal pain, irritation or a burning sensation.

Some women may experience mild burning or irritation. This may occur if the suppository was not inserted far enough into the vagina or if you have any irritated or open skin within the vagina. Women may also experience watery leakage, so we recommend using a panty liner at night.

A small percentage of women experience spotting when using boric acid suppositories. It is safe to continue use if you are comfortable doing so. However, if it worsens or you begin to experience burning or irritation, we recommend you discontinue use.

A small percentage of women experience bleeding when using boric acid suppositories. It is safe to continue use if it is slight and you are comfortable doing so. However, discontinue use if it worsens and becomes more pronounced. Also, discontinue use if you experience burning or irritation.

Yes, you can have sex (including oral sex) after using GYNACAN. 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.

Our product will not affect your birth control pill.

We are not aware of the potential impact boric acid may have on your Nuvaring and its effectiveness. Please consult your healthcare provider or the manufacturer of Nuvaring.

Yes, it is safe to use with an IUD.

It may in fact break down a condom, so we recommend making sure it has completely dissolved before having sex. This can be anywhere from 4-12 hours to dissolve, but each woman is individual, and times may be longer or shorter.

After inserting the vaginal boric acid capsule, the capsule will dissolve. But as each body is different, it can sometimes take up to 12 -24 hours for the suppository to fully melt inside.

We recommend applying the product at the same time each day for the full 14 days. If you a dose, apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

An overdose of boric acid is not expected to be dangerous if applied vaginally. Seek emergency medical attention if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication. GYNACAN SHOULD NEVER BE SWALLOWED.

Avoid having sexual intercourse while you are treating a vaginal infection. Vaginal boric acid will not prevent an infection from spreading to your partner. This medicine will not treat or prevent sexually transmitted disease.

Adverse reactions and side effects are considered mild and may include:

• Watery vaginal discharge
• Redness, mild burning
• A gritty sensation in the vagina

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have any of the following:

• New or worsening symptoms (itch, vaginal discharge, etc)
• Vaginal burning sensation
• High fever
• Symptoms that go away and come back.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Inform your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

• Estrogen (birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy); or
• Magnesium supplements.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with vaginal boric acid, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to it, or if you have and of the following:

• Pain or tenderness in your pelvis or lower stomach
• Fever, chills, nausea
• Vaginal bleeding
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• An active sexually transmitted disease
• High blood pressure
• Heart disease
• A weak immune system (caused by disease or by using certain medicine)
• Blood vessel disorder
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding

GYNACAN should NOT be used if you are PREGNANT. Inform your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. GYNACAN is not a contraceptive and should not be used to prevent pregnancy or to prevent or treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

It is not known whether vaginal boric acid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should NOT breast-feed while using this medicine.

Vaginal boric acid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

We recommend refraining from intercourse until after the suppository has completely dissolved. This takes between 4-12 hours.

Avoid having sexual intercourse while you are treating a vaginal infection. If you are going to have sexual intercourse, we recommend refraining from intercourse until after the suppository has completely dissolved which usually takes between 4-12 hours. GYNACAN will not prevent an infection from spreading to your partner. This medicine will not treat or prevent sexually transmitted disease.

This medicine may damage condoms or diaphragms. It may also decrease the effect of vaginal spermicides. Do not rely on any of these methods to prevent sexually transmitted diseases or pregnancy while you are using GYNACAN.

Please consult the patient leaflet provided in the GYNACAN box or download from this website. Your pharmacist can also provide additional information about GYNACAN.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use GYNACAN only for the indication prescribed.

Do not use this medicine if you have open sores, wounds, or ulcerations in your vaginal area. The usual dosage of vaginal GYNACAN is 1 capsule inserted into the vagina once per day, for 14 days in a row. GYNACAN is for use only in the vagina. DO NOT SWALLOW THE CAPSULES.

GYNACAN should NOT be used if you are PREGNANT. Inform your healthcare practitioner or pharmacist if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. GYNACAN is not a contraceptive and should not be used to prevent pregnancy or to prevent or treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

It is not known whether vaginal boric acid passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should NOT breast-feed while using this medicine.

Vaginal boric acid is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

How far do you insert GYNACAN vaginal capsules?

Stand with your knees bent and your feet a few inches apart. Gently insert one capsule as far as it can comfortably go into your vagina with the provided applicator or your finger. Wash your hands before and after inserting a vaginal suppository. Avoid handling the capsule too long or it will melt in your hands. Clean the applicator thoroughly with warm water and soap after each use.

The usual dosage of GYNACAN is 1 capsule inserted into the vagina, once per day at bedtime, for 14 days to see beneficial effects. If you have consulted a healthcare profession, follow your healthcare professional’s dosing instructions.