Boric Acid

Indications
 Ophthalmic
As a mild antiseptic for inflamed eyelids
Adult: As 10% ophthalmic ointment: Apply onto the lower eyelid 1-2 times daily.
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin protectant
Adult: As 5% ointment: Apply to affected area 3-4 times daily.
Topical/Cutaneous
Superficial fungal infections
Adult: As 0.5-5% ointment: Apply a thin layer to affected area bid.
Contraindications
 Children <2 yr.
Warnings / Precautions
 Should not be used for self-medication of jock itch for longer than 2 wk and athlete's foot or ringworm for longer than 4 wk Do not use in conjunction with ophthalmic solutions containing polyvinyl alcohol.
Adverse Reactions
 Vomiting and diarrhoea; abdominal pain; erythematous rash; stimulation or depression of the CNS. Burning or sticky sensation, irritation, hypersensitivity reactions. May elevate LFTs.
Drug Interactions
 May increase riboflavin excretion.
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Mechanism of Actions
 Boric acid has weak bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties. It is used for ophthalmic irrigation to cleanse, refresh and soothe irritated eyes; for removal of loose foreign material, air pollutants or chlorinated water.
Absorption: Absorbed from the GI tract, damaged skin, wounds and mucous membranes.
Excretion: Majority of a dose is excreted renally within 96 hr of ingestion.
ATC Classification
 S02AA03 - boric acid ; Belongs to the class of antiinfectives used in the treatment of ear infections.
Available As
  • Boric Acid –
  • Borax 0.05%
  • Borax 0.05% w/v
  • Borax 0.06%
  • Borax 0.15%
  • Boric Acid 0.183 gm
  • Boric Acid 0.19%
  • Borax 0.19%
  • Borax 0.19% w/v
  • Boric Acid 0.19% w/v
  • Borax 0.2%
  • Boric Acid 0.2%
  • Borax 0.2% w/v
  • Boric Acid 0.25% w/v
  • Boric Acid 0.3%
  • Boric Acid 1%
  • Boric Acid 1% w/v
  • Boric Acid 1% w/w
  • Boric Acid 1.00% w/w
  • Boric Acid 1.1%
  • Boric Acid 1.1% w/v
  • Boric Acid 1.2%
  • Boric Acid 1.2% w/v
  • Boric Acid 1.25%
  • Boric Acid 1.25% w/v
  • Boric Acid 1.5%
  • Boric Acid 1.5% w/v
  • Boric Acid 1.8%
  • Boric Acid 1.8% w/v
  • Boric Acid 1.9%
  • Boric Acid 1.9% w/v
  • Boric Acid 10%
  • Borex 12% w/w
  • Borax 12% w/w
  • Boric Acid 12.40 mg
  • Boric Acid 15 mg
  • Boric Acid 2 mg
  • Boric Acid 2%
  • Boric Acid 2% w/v
  • Boric Acid 3 mg
  • Boric Acid 3%
  • Boric Acid 3% w/w
  • Boric Acid 4 gm
  • Boric Acid 5%
  • Boric Acid 5% w/w

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