Boric acid Pharmacology

Boric acid

About Boric acid
A weak acid, as mild antibiotic against fungal or bacterial infection, An eye wash to cleanse or irrigate the eyes, antiseptic and emulsifier.
Mechanism of Action of Boric acid
N/A
Pharmacokinets of Boric acid
N/A
Onset of Action for Boric acid
N/A
Duration of Action for Boric acid
N/A
Half Life of Boric acid
N/A
Side Effects of Boric acid
1.Decreased vision
2.Redness of the eye

Contra-indications of Boric acid
1.Hypersensitivity to Boric acid
Special Precautions while taking Boric acid
1.Hypertension
2.Blood vessel disease
3.Allergic to any medicine
4.Contact lenses
5.Open sores in or near the eyes
6.Do not use on damaged or broken skin
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Below 3 years:Contraindicated
Indications for Boric acid
1.As an irrigation solution to cleanse and treat irritated eyes
Interactions for Boric acid
N/A
Typical Dosage for Boric acid
As directed by the physician
Apply boric acid eye solution with the aid of an eyecup. Fill the eyecup halfway with the solution, press tightly to the wide open eye, and tilt head back. Move the eyeball around to ensure full contact with the solution. Avoid contamination of the rim and inside of the eyecup by rinsing it with clean water immediately before and after each use.
Schedule of Boric acid
N/A
Storage Requirements for Boric acid
Store medicine away from heat and direct light. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Boric acid
It is usually only used when needed for irritated eyes. Missing a dose is usually not harmful.
Effects of Overdose of Boric acid
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Boric acid in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for boric acid and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for boric acid may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take boric acid only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for boric acid before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for boric acid with the pharmacy.

Boric acid is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for boric acid might be better known than boric acid itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have boric acid in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for boric acid.