Boron Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Boron against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Boron is a dietary supplement by Douglas Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for bone health, joint and arthritis support, hormone (testosterone/estrogen) support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Boron by Douglas Laboratories
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: boron. Boron is a mineral that plays a role in bone health and may help address boron deficiency in the body.
The tablet also contains inactive ingredients — cellulose, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate — which are common binders and flow agents used to form and stabilize the tablet.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
The data supports boron for treating boron deficiency, where it's likely effective. For vaginal yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis) and radiation-related skin damage (radiation dermatitis), boron is possibly effective, though the evidence is less established.
Boron appears possibly ineffective for athletic performance. If you're considering this supplement for a specific reason, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether the evidence fits your situation.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Boron is generally well tolerated when you take doses below 20 mg daily. The most common side effects from oral use are anorexia (loss of appetite), skin irritation, redness, and indigestion.
If you use boron vaginally, you may experience burning or pain at the site. Don't take boron during pregnancy — higher amounts can harm the fetus.
Don't use it while breastfeeding either, since we don't have enough safety data. At very high doses (well above supplement levels), boron can cause serious poisoning with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and skin damage, but standard supplemental doses stay well below those levels.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for boron in our data. You're in the clear from a drug-interaction standpoint, but always mention any new supplement to your own doctor or pharmacist when you pick up prescriptions.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with strong clinical evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Boron is a straightforward mineral supplement useful mainly for addressing boron deficiency. It's possibly effective for vaginal yeast infections and radiation skin damage, though the evidence isn't as strong.
Stay clear if you're pregnant or breastfeeding, and stick to the standard dose to avoid side effects. Chat with your doctor or pharmacist if you're unsure whether this is right for you.
Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI
Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2012.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Boron, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Douglas Laboratories |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 745287030059 |
| Net contents | 100 Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 25, 2012 |
| DSLD ID | 10793 |
| Product type | Mineral |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Boron by Douglas Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Boron | 3 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
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FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablet daily, or as directed by physician.
Precautions
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Seals/Symbols
amni(R) original formula
General
BRN
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Boron by Douglas Laboratories label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Boron by Douglas Laboratories
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.
Boron
No knowninteractions
Boron is a trace mineral found in many plant foods and sold as a supplement, mainly promoted for bone, joint, and hormone health. The human evidence f...
Boron monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Boron by Douglas Laboratories Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Boron. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Boron, from the product label.
Douglas Laboratories
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- Douglas Laboratories
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- PA
- ZipCode
- 15205
- Web Address
- www.douglaslabs.com
Boron by Douglas Laboratories: Common Questions
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Our pharmacists answer your medication & supplement questions — free.
Label information is sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database and reflects the product version on file; always read your actual product label. This page is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Confirm with your pharmacist or doctor before combining supplements and medications.
The Full Monographs Behind Boron’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Boron's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Boron 6 references
- Ellenhorn MJ, et al. Ellenhorn's Medical Toxicology: Diagnoses and Treatment of Human Poisoning. 2nd ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins, 1997.
- Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
- Thai L, Hart LL. Boric acid vaginal suppositories. Ann Pharmacother 1993;27:1355-7.
- Acs N, Banhidy F, Puho E, Czeizel AE. Teratogenic effects of vaginal boric acid treatment during pregnancy. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2006;93:55-6. PubMed
- Garabrant, D. H., Bernstein, L., Peters, J. M., and Smith, T. J. Respiratory and eye irritation from boron oxide and boric acid dusts. J Occup Med 1984;26(8):584-586. PubMed
- Hjelm C, Harari F, Vahter M. Pre- and postnatal environmental boron exposure and infant growth: results from a mother-child cohort in northern Argentina. Environ Res 2019;171:60-8. PubMed
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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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