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
orthoboric acid
ácido bórico
boracic acid
Boric acid
hydrogen borate
Brand Names
Boric Acid Solution 2.5%
Eye Eze
Optrex Eye Drops
Eye Wash 2.5%
Occu-cal Drops
Trimo San Deodorant Vaginal Jelly
Boric Acid Pwr 100%
Occu-cal Lotion
See Clean-One Eye Drops
Thunas Eye Drops
Boric Acid
British Army Foot Pwr
Welders Eye Ease
Collyre Hygienique Soker
Recal D
ICEKING Skin Expert Anti-onychomycosis Gel
Boracic Acid Pwr
Optrex Eye Lotion - Liq Oph
Hemorro-dol Sup
Acide Borique
Sha-lem
R.O.-eyewash
Super Septic
Eyewash
Gynox-soft
Optrex Eye Lotion
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
