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