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