Among the components of douche powders are the following:

1 Boric acid or sodium borate 2 Astringents 3 Antimicrobials 4 Quaternary ammonium compounds 5 Detergents 6 Oxidizing agents 7 Salts, e.g. ,sodium citrate, sodium chloride 8 Aromatics, e.g. , menthol, thymol.