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