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