Boric Acid is a weak acid that is used to treat ear infections, cold sores, and vaginal yeast infections. It is also used as an eye wash.
Other names for Boric Acid include: Acidum Boricum, Boracici Acid, Borasaeure, E240, Orthoboric Acid, and Sal Sedateve de Homberg.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
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Boric Acid
Uses
Boric Acid is a weak acid that is used to treat ear infections, cold sores, and vaginal yeast infections. It is also used as an eye wash.
Other names for Boric Acid include: Acidum Boricum, Boracici Acid, Borasaeure, E240, Orthoboric Acid, and Sal Sedateve de Homberg.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you. Storage
- Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
- Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
- Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
- Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
- Never share your medicine with others.
How
To Use - Talk with your caregiver about how much Boric Acid you should take.
- The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Boric Acid.
- If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
- Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.
Side
Effects - Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
- Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
Breathing problems or tightness in your throat or chest .
Chest pain .
Skin hives, rash, or itchy or swollen skin.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you ...
are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) .
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine .
are breastfeeding .
have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.
Drug
Interactions - Before taking Boric Acid, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding .
Do not use Boric Acid for a long period of time (8) .
Do not use on damaged or broken skin (8) .
Do not use in children less than 3 years old (8) .
Do not apply Boric Acid ointment to the eye (8) .
Eating or drinking Boric Acid can cause death, especially in small children (9).
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