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 .
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H51022257 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 2/25/2020 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H37022357 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 4/17/2020 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H44024547 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 1/6/2021 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H23022319 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 6/29/2020 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H42021728 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 5/19/2020 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H11021553 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 11/27/2020 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H41025142 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 5/25/2020 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H31021230 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 5/31/2019 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H50020922 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 5/5/2020 | |
| Boric Acid Ointment | 国药准字H20113202 | 化学药品 | 软膏剂 | 1/7/2021 |
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 | |
| 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 | |
| Cenovis Men's Multi + Performance | 322406 | Medicine | A | 8/28/2019 |