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