Pharmacologic Substance
boric acid
bo·ric ac·id
Effect:
Antipruritic Activity
May Prevent:
Otitis Externa
May Treat:
Diaper Rash; Insect Bites and Stings; Sunburn
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to boric acid:
  • A weakly acidic hydrate of boric oxide with mild antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral properties. The exact mechanism of action of boric acid is unknown; generally cytotoxic to all cells. It is used in the treatment of yeast infections and cold sores.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Borates; derivatives of boric acid either B(OH)3 or, preferably H3BO3.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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