Boric acid 30 g

Description

Who Boric Acid is suitable for

An antiseptic and disinfectant in the form of a crystalline powder for preparing solutions. Suitable for adults for local use in certain diseases of the skin, mucous membranes, and external auditory canal when antiseptic, fungistatic, and astringent action is needed.

When to choose Boric Acid

The medicine is used for:

• conjunctivitis;
• dermatitis;
• eczema, including weeping eczema;
• intertrigo;
• pyoderma;
• acute and chronic otitis;
• colpitis.

What problem the medicine solves

Boric Acid acts locally and helps treat affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes:

• Antiseptic action: coagulates proteins of the microbial cell and disrupts cell membrane permeability.
• Fungistatic activity: helps inhibit the development of fungal flora.
• Astringent action: supports local treatment in cases of weeping and irritation.
• Inhibition of bacterial growth: a 2–4% solution inhibits the growth and development of bacteria.

Conditions and features of use

• Use in adults and only on limited areas of the body.
• Prepare aqueous solutions from the powder immediately before use.
• For otitis, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, or 3% alcohol solutions are used: turundas moistened with the solution are inserted into the external auditory canal or 3–5 drops are instilled 2–3 times a day.
• For dermatitis and weeping eczema, a 3% aqueous solution is used for lotions.
• For pyoderma and intertrigo, a 10% solution in glycerin is used to lubricate the affected areas.
• For colpitis, a 10% solution in glycerin is used to lubricate the mucous membrane.
• For conjunctivitis, a 2% aqueous solution is used to rinse the conjunctival sac.
• The duration of the treatment course is no more than 3–5 days.

Compatibility and comprehensive care

• Do not apply the medicine to large areas of skin.
• Do not use for rinsing body cavities due to possible absorption.
• Do not allow the medicine to get into the eyes.
• Interaction with other medicines is currently unknown.
• When using any other medicines at the same time, you should inform your doctor.
• The medicine is not used in children, as well as during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Why choose Boric Acid

• An antiseptic in powder form for preparing solutions.
• Has antiseptic, fungistatic, and astringent action.
• May be used for dermatitis, eczema, intertrigo, pyoderma, otitis, conjunctivitis, and colpitis.
• Available package formats: 10 g or 30 g.
• Ukrainian manufacturer: PJSC “Pharmaceutical Factory “Viola”.

Boric acid has a pronounced antiseptic effect

Crystalline powder delays the growth and development of bacteria, destroys fungi

The agent with pronounced antimicrobial and antimycotic properties has an astringent effect, disrupts the permeability of the cell membrane and stimulates tissue regeneration processes. It penetrates well through the skin and mucous membranes. If you suffer from dermatitis, eczema, pruritus or pyoderma, try boric acid. It has a pronounced antiseptic effect, as it inhibits the development of pathogenic microorganisms.

The drug can also be used as an antiseptic for conjunctivitis, colpitis, acute or chronic otitis

Application – in case of dermatitis and eczema, boric acid should be used in the form of an aqueous solution (3 g of powder should be diluted in 100 ml of water). It is necessary to make lotions for sore spots. For conjunctivitis, a weaker aqueous solution is used (2 g of powder per 100 ml). For the treatment of otitis, it is necessary to use an alcohol solution. It is necessary to instill 3-5 drops.

Composition:
active substance: boric acid;
1 can or container or bag contains 10 g of boric acid.
1 package contains 30 g of boric acid.

Medicinal form. The powder is crystalline.
The main physicochemical properties: crystalline powder or crystals of white color, or colorless, shiny, greasy plates to the touch.

Pharmacotherapeutic group. Antiseptic and disinfectants. ATX code D08A D.

Pharmacological properties.
Pharmacodynamics.
Boric acid has antiseptic and fungistatic activity, and also has an astringent effect. Coagulates proteins (including enzymes) of the microbial cell, disrupts the permeability of the cell membrane. A 5% aqueous solution inhibits the processes of phagocytosis, a 2-4% solution delays the growth and development of bacteria. It has a weak irritating effect on granulation tissues.
Pharmacokinetics.
It is adsorbed through the affected area of the skin, the mucous membrane of the digestive tract (in case of accidental ingestion).
The drug penetrates well through the skin and mucous membranes; it is poorly excreted from the body and can accumulate in internal organs and tissues.

Clinical characteristics.
Indication.
Conjunctivitis, dermatitis, eczema, including wetting eczema, impetigo, pyoderma, acute and chronic otitis, colpitis.

Contraindication.
Increased sensitivity to boric acid, impaired kidney function, chronic mesotympanitis with a normal or slightly altered mucous membrane, traumatic perforations of the tympanic membrane; the period of pregnancy or breastfeeding, for the treatment of mammary glands.

Special security measures.
Do not use the drug on large areas of skin. Do not use for washing the body cavity – absorption is possible. Do not allow the drug to get into the eyes.
Prepare aqueous solutions from the powder ex tempore.

Interaction with medicinal products and other types of interactions.
The interaction is still unknown.
In case of simultaneous use of any other medicines, the doctor should be informed.

Features of application.
Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
The ability to influence the speed of reaction when driving vehicles or other mechanisms.
Not researched.

Method of application and dosage.
Boric acid should be used by adults, taking into account the possibility of application only to limited areas of the body. 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 3% alcohol solutions (0.5 g, 1 g, 2 g or 3 g of boric acid, ethanol 70% to 100 ml) to be used for otitis: enter the external auditory canal moistened with the solution turunda, and instill 3-5 drops 2-3 times a day.
For dermatitis, wetting eczema, use a 3% aqueous solution (3 g of boric acid in 100 ml of water) for lotions. Prepare aqueous solutions from the powder ex tempore.
In case of pyoderma, it can also be used as a 10% solution in glycerin (10 g of boric acid, glycerin up to 100 ml) to lubricate the affected areas. This solution can also be used to lubricate the mucous membrane in case of colpitis. To wash the conjunctival sac in case of conjunctivitis, prescribe a 2% aqueous solution (2 g of boric acid in 100 ml of water).
The duration of the treatment course is no more than 3-5 days.

Children.
The drug is not used for children.

Overdose.
Symptoms of acute poisoning: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, impaired blood circulation and suppression of the central nervous system, decreased body temperature, shock, coma, erythematous rash. In case of severe poisoning, take measures to maintain important body functions, perform hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, replacement blood transfusion. With long-term use of the drug on large areas of the skin, symptoms of chronic intoxication may occur: tissue swelling, exhaustion, stomatitis, eczema, menstrual cycle disorders in women, anemia, convulsions, alopecia. In these cases, the drug should be discontinued, symptomatic treatment should be carried out.

Adverse reactions.
Possible (especially with overdose, long-term use, impaired kidney function) development of acute and chronic reactions: nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, convulsions, diarrhea, skin rash, desquamation of the epithelium.
Allergic reactions are possible, including redness of the skin, itching, urticaria, swelling, the development of an anaphylactic reaction, including shock; oliguria is possible.
In the event of the appearance of any undesirable phenomena, it is necessary to consult a doctor!

Expiration date. 5 years.
The drug cannot be used after the expiration date indicated on the package.

Storage conditions.
Store in the original packaging at a temperature not higher than 25 °C. Keep out of the reach of children.

Packaging.
10 g each in containers or cans. 10 g or 30 g in bags.

Vacation category. Without a prescription.

Producer. PrJSC Pharmaceutical factory “Viola”.

The location of the manufacturer and its address of the place of business.
69063, Ukraine, Zaporozhye, Akademika Amosova, 75.

The applicant PrJSC Pharmaceutical factory “Viola”.

Location of the applicant.
69063, Ukraine, Zaporozhye, Akademika Amosova, 75.