Boric acid, also known as hydrogen borate, is a weak monobasic Lewis acid of boron with the chemical formula H3BO3. Boric acid is typically utilized in industrial processing and manufacturing, but is also used as an additive in pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, lotions, soaps, mouthwash, toothpaste, astringents, and eyewashes [L2140]. It is known to exhibit some antibacterial activity against infections such as bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis [A32449].
Synonyms
ácido bórico
hydrogen borate
Boric acid
orthoboric acid
boracic acid
Brand Names
Gynox-soft
Hemorro-dol Sup
Thunas Eye Drops
Optrex Eye Drops
Boracic Acid Pwr
Collyre Hygienique Soker
See Clean-One Eye Drops
Optrex Eye Lotion
Eyewash
ICEKING Skin Expert Anti-onychomycosis Gel
Super Septic
Trimo San Deodorant Vaginal Jelly
Boric Acid
Boric Acid Pwr 100%
Occu-cal Lotion
Recal D
Boric Acid Solution 2.5%
Eye Wash 2.5%
R.O.-eyewash
Eye Eze
Optrex Eye Lotion - Liq Oph
British Army Foot Pwr
Acide Borique
Welders Eye Ease
Sha-lem
Occu-cal Drops
Indication
No FDA- or EMA-approved therapeutic indications on its own.
Categories
Acids
Acids, Noncarboxylic
Agrochemicals
Anions
Anti-Infective Agents
Boric Acids
Boron Compounds
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
