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