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