Boric acid

Generic Name
Boric acid
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
BH3O3
CAS Number
10043-35-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
R57ZHV85D4
Background

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 . It is known to exhibit some ...

Indication

No FDA- or EMA-approved therapeutic indications on its own.

Associated Conditions
Acne, Asthenopia, Fungal skin infection, Ocular Irritation, Eye discomfort
Associated Therapies
Skin disinfection, Irrigation of the ocular surface therapy

BASIC (Boric Acid, Alternate Solution for Intravaginal Colonization) Study

First Posted Date
2008-11-27
Last Posted Date
2016-10-27
Lead Sponsor
University of British Columbia
Target Recruit Count
13
Registration Number
NCT00799214
Locations
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Multicentered, family practice offices, Province-wide, British Columbia, Canada

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