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