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Boric acid

The prices in Internet drugstores:

from 7 rub.

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Boric acid – the antiseptic drug used for external and topical administration.

Form of release and structure

Boric acid is produced in shape:

  • Solution for topical administration of spirit 3% (in bottles on 40 ml and bottles droppers on 10 ml, 15 ml, 25 ml);
  • Powder for external use (in banks on 25 g).

Active agent of drug – boric acid. Solution as an auxiliary component contains alcohol of 70%.

Indications to use

The indication to use of Boric acid in the form of solution is otitis (in a chronic and acute phase) without injury of a tympanic membrane.

Powder is applied as an antiseptic agent in dermatology, the LOR-expert, ophthalmology, and also for the purpose of contraception (in a combination with sulfate).

Contraindications

Contraindications to use of drug are:

  • Hypersensitivity of the patient to boric acid;
  • Perforation of a tympanic membrane;
  • Renal failures;
  • Chronic renal failure;
  • Pregnancy and period of a lactation;
  • Children's age.

Route of administration and dosage

Boric acid in the form of solution is intended for topical administration:

  • At treatment of otitis it is recommended to apply 2-3 times a day on 3-5 drops of drug on a turunda and to enter into outside acoustical pass;
  • Therapy duration – no more than 5 days.

Powder is intended for external use. The dosage and duration of treatment is defined individually and depends on the indication which formed the basis for purpose of drug.

Side effects

For solution:

  • Allergic reactions;
  • Local reactions in the form of burning, an itch, a hyperemia of outside acoustical pass.

For powder:

At prolonged use and overdose, and also at a renal failure acute and chronic toxic reactions can be shown:

  • Diarrhea;
  • Nausea and vomiting;
  • Headaches;
  • Spasms;
  • Confusion of consciousness;
  • Shock;
  • Oliguria;
  • Rash.

Special instructions

Boric acid needs to be applied strictly according to indications.

Powder is not recommended to be applied on extensive body surfaces and to use for use outwardly on the sites covered with hair at acute inflammatory diseases of skin.

It is necessary to avoid hit of solution on mucous membranes.

Analogs

Boric acid has no structural analogs, for purpose of drug with similar therapeutic effect it is necessary to see a doctor.

Terms and storage conditions

Powder period of validity – 5 years, solution – 3 years. To store in the unavailable to children and protected from light place at a temperature of 15-25 °C.

The prices in Internet drugstores:

Name of drug

Price

Drugstore

Boric acid фл 3% 25 ml, Tver FF (Tver)

7 rub.

Сеть московских аптек ИФКNetwork of the Moscow drugstores of IFC

Boric acid фл 3% 25 ml, Hippocrates of Ltd company

11 rub.

Сеть московских аптек ИФКNetwork of the Moscow drugstores of IFC

Boric acid solution of spirit 3% 10 ml

13 rub.

Аптека вер.ру, ОООApteka вер.ру, LLC

Boric acid solution of spirit 3% 25 ml

15 rub.

Аптека вер.ру, ОООApteka вер.ру, LLC

Boric acid powder 10g, Samara FF (Samara)

32 rub.

Сеть московских аптек ИФКNetwork of the Moscow drugstores of IFC

Boric acid powder for external use of 10 g

34 rub.

Аптека вер.ру, ОООApteka вер.ру, LLC

Boric acid фл 3% 25 ml, Updating of CJSC PFK

57 rub.

Сеть московских аптек ИФКNetwork of the Moscow drugstores of IFC
 
 
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