Medindia

Information Update - Health Canada advises Canadians to avoid homemade craft and pesticide recipes using boric acid

OTTAWA, July 22, 2016 /CNW/ - Health Canada is advising Canadians to avoid using boric acid for arts and crafts projects, such as homemade slime, or modelling clay. Health Canada is also advising ...
CMAJ

Health Canada has cautioned against use of boric acid–containing products

I read with interest the recent article by Kong and Lam on slime dermatitis.1 Physicians should be aware and inform patients that use of boric acid–containing products in children’s crafts and ...
Business Insider

TikTokers are using boric acid suppositories to improve vaginal taste and smell but doctors say that's a horrible idea

Boric acid suppositories (BAS) are a TikTok trend for improving vaginal taste among other claims. However, BAS should only be used to treat certain conditions and misuse could be dangerous. When used ...
Healthline

No, You Won’t Die from Boric Acid Suppositories: What to Know

While ingesting boric acid suppositories is dangerous and potentially fatal, using a suppository vaginally and as directed won’t cause death. You may experience mild side effects, though. Share on ...