Boric acid powder, 10g

Composition

1 bag of powder for external use contains:

• Active ingredient:
• boric acid 10 g.

Pharmacological action

Boric acid is an antiseptic and also has an insecticidal (including anti-pediculous) effect. Coagulates microbial cell proteins (including enzymatic ones), disrupts the permeability of the cell wall. 5% aqueous solution suppresses phagocytosis processes,2 4% solution delays the growth and development of bacteria.

It has an irritating effect on mucous membranes, granulation tissues. Absorbed, it has systemic toxic effects.

Pharmacokinetics

It penetrates well through the skin and mucous membranes; it is slowly excreted and can accumulate in organs and tissues. It is excreted by the kidneys in 50% (within 12 hours), the remainder within 5-7 days.

Indications

• Otitis media,
• eczema (including wet ones),
• dermatitis,
• pyoderma,
• diaper rash.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity,
• chronic renal failure,
• acute inflammatory skin diseases;
• pregnancy,
• childhood (up to 3 years),
• lactation.

Side effects

• Nausea,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea,
• skin rash,
• epithelial desquamation,
• headache,
• confusion,
• convulsions,
• impaired renal function.

How to take, course of use and dosage

Prescribe a 3% aqueous solution for lotions for skin diseases (wet eczema, dermatitis, pyoderma, diaper rash).

Dissolve 2 g of powder in 65-70 ml of hot boiled water (1/2 teaspoon of powder is dissolved in 80-90 ml of hot boiled water), cool the solution to room temperature and use for lotions.

Special instructions

Avoid applying to mucous membranes and large areas of the body.

Form of production

Powder for external use.

Storage conditions

At a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep out of reach of children.

Expiration date

Not restricted

Active ingredient

Boric acid

Dosage form

powder for external use

Description

For adults

Indications

Pyoderma, Eczema, Diaper Rash, Dermatitis