Overview
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 antibacterial activity against infections such as bacterial vaginosis and candidiasis .
Indication
No FDA- or EMA-approved therapeutic indications on its own.
Associated Conditions
- Acne
- Asthenopia
- Fungal skin infection
- Ocular Irritation
- Eye discomfort
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2008/11/27 | Phase 2 | Completed |
FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No FDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
EMA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Authorization Holder | Status | Issued Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | Approval Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CASTELLANI'S PAINT (STAINLESS) | SIN03372P | LIQUID | 0.8% w/w | 6/15/1989 |
NMPA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Approval Number | Drug Type | Dosage Form | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSIK POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/3/1998 | |
| DERMACORN FOOT SOAKING POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/14/2011 | |
| MAGIC POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10/14/2007 | |
| RICH POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9/29/1999 | |
| SINFUSIK POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8/19/2003 | |
| PHARMASERVE FOOT SOAKING POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/3/1998 | |
| DERMOLINE ATHLETE'S FOOT BATH POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/3/1998 | |
| FOOT BATH POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/3/1998 | |
| CUMMIN FOOT SOAKING POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/3/1998 | |
| FOOT-CURE POWDER | N/A | N/A | N/A | 10/14/2007 |
TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cenovis Women's Multi | 318459 | Medicine | A | 6/5/2019 | |
| Cenovis Women's Multi + Energy Boost | 322957 | Medicine | A | 9/10/2019 | |
| Cenovis Men's Multivitamin | 467086 | Medicine | A | 11/4/2024 | |
| Cenovis Women's Multivitamin | 467566 | Medicine | A | 11/7/2024 | |
| EZZ Joint Energy Boost Tablet | 458332 | Medicine | A | 8/2/2024 | |
| Cenovis 50+ Multi | 233483 | Medicine | A | 2/6/2015 | |
| Cenovis Men's Multi + Performance (reformulation) | 496135 | Medicine | A | 7/2/2025 | |
| Nature's Own Bodyfuel Women's Multivitamin | 336521 | Medicine | A | 5/16/2020 | |
| HEALAID CREAM tube | 28108 | Medicine | A | 11/13/1991 | |
| Cenovis Men's 50+ Multivitamin | 467149 | Medicine | A | 11/4/2024 |
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BORIC ACID LIQUID (S#158) | total health centre | 02201305 | Liquid - Sublingual | 3 X / ML | 6/1/1997 |
| ACIDUM BORICUM-INJEEL LIQ (D12-D200) | 02036665 | Liquid - Oral | 12 D / ML | 12/31/1993 | |
| ACIDE BORIQUE | produits marc-o (1987) inc., division of technilab inc. | 00132624 | Powder - Topical | null NIL / NIL | 12/31/1951 |
| OPTREX EYE DROPS | schering-plough healthcare products canada, a division of schering canada inc. | 02236576 | Drops - Ophthalmic | 1.08 % | 8/20/1998 |
| WELDERS EYE EASE | canadian custom packaging company | 00309672 | Liquid - Ophthalmic | 2.31 % | 12/31/1965 |
| OPTREX EYE DROPS | knoll pharma inc. | 02185482 | Drops - Ophthalmic | 1.08 % | 12/31/1996 |
| GYNOPT | terra botanica products ltd. | 02233333 | Liquid - Oral | 12 X | 6/3/1998 |
| BORIC ACID | dawson traders ltd. | 00630373 | Powder For Solution - Topical | null NIL / NIL | 12/31/1985 |
| EYE WASH 2.5% | canadian custom packaging company | 00524468 | Liquid - Ophthalmic | 2.5 % | 12/31/1983 |
| OPTREX EYE LOTION | optrex labs ltd. | 00520101 | Liquid - Ophthalmic | 2 % | 12/31/1981 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Registration Number | Pharmaceutical Form | Prescription Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | License Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | License Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Registration Number | Dosage Form | Strength | Approval Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
UK EMC Drug Information
Medicine Name | MA Holder | MA Number | Pharmaceutical Form | Active Ingredient | Authorization Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No UK EMC drug information found for this drug. | |||||
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