Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Boric Acid
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Ophthalmic Products and Antibacterial pharmacological group
What is Boric Acid?
Uses
Boric acid is used topically as a skin protectant for relief of discomfort of chapped skin, chafed skin, diaper rash, dry skin, abrasions...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Ophthalmic Products and Antibacterial pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin. It belongs to Ophthalmic Products and Antibacterial pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Boric Acid is 61.83. 1.90% solution of the drug is isotonic and Its pKa is 9.24.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
19 to 22 % — As recommended.
drops.
2
Adult · Topical
5 % — As recommended.
As Required
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
As a skin protectant for the relief of discomfort associated with various skin conditions, 5% boric acid ointment is applied topically to the affected area 3 or 4 times daily. When used for self-me
4
Child · Topical
5 % — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Boric Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Breast feeding
Important Warnings
There is a risk of developing systemic toxicity from the topical application of boric acid preparations, especially if the skin is broken
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Boric Acid include VomitingDiarrheaConvulsionsShockCirculatory collapse. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Boric Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include Erythematous rash.
Drug Interactions
Boric Acid is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementIdoxuridineRiboflavin (Vitamin B2)riboflavin(vitamin B2) excretion is increased when given with boric acid These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Poultice, Paint, Eye Oint, Skin Oint Store at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 522.51
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 522.51 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 31
DVAGORs 522.51
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