Boric Acid
Boric Acid Information

About Boric Acid

Boric Acid is a mild acid used as an acidifying agent and buffer solution, Boric Acid is also a weak germicide (local anti-infective) used on intact skin, mucous membranes and cornea.

Indications

Boric Acid is primarily indicated in conditions like Ocular inflammation, Skin inflammation.

Contraindication

Boric Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy,Breast feeding.

Side Effects

The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Boric Acid include Vomiting, Diarrhea, Convulsions, Shock, Circulatory collapse.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Boric Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Erythematous rash.

Warnings

There is a risk of developing systemic toxicity from the topical application of boric acid preparations, especially if the skin is broken.

High Risk Groups

Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, and Neonates.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.