Low DoseCDC recommends 7-day for pregnancy & diabetes MonistatÂ® 7 Low Dose. 7 Day Treatment Plan. The original prescription formula offers lower dosage levels and treatment over 7 days. CDC recommends only a 7-day topical treatment for pregnant women and diabetics (consult a doctor before use).
First of all, borax (sodium tetraborate decahydrate) in water produces boric acid and raises the pH. So the studies on boron toxicity that refer to boric acid are absolutely relevant for Borax as well.
When a substance is added to pool water that could affect the pH, total alkalinity will react to neutralize it and help keep the pH in the desired range. Total alkalinity does not determine what the pH will be, but rather acts to help keep the pH in the range desired.