This drug is currently used in both folk and traditional medicine, due to its antiseptic properties.
Boric acid is a solution in ethanol (70%), the concentration of which can vary between 0.6 - 4.5%. Odorless.
The main advantage of this medicine is low price with the greatest effect from use. Further we will tell why it is needed and what can be treated with it. How to make solutions.
This drug is contraindicated and the negative effects of its use. And also, what kind of medication is it equivalent to?
Active substance
For a better understanding of the qualities of this drug, it is necessary to examine this drug in detail and analyze what it is.
On a note. In fact, boric alcohol is a white powder, which is just a weak, odorless acid.
- It is used as a disinfectant and antiseptic substance that is neutral for the body tissues.
- It is allowed to use as a powder for various diseases of the skin.
- Outwardly as alcoholic and aqueous solutions and ointments.
Indications for use
Boric acid is used in every way:
- as a disinfectant in adults;
- with eye diseases to cure conjunctivitis;
- various skin diseases (dermatitis);
- inflammatory processes in the ears (otitis).
Who is not recommended?
The use of boric acid is not recommended:
- patients with negative changes in renal function;
- nursing mothers;
- people with individual intolerance.
No need to apply the drug on large areas of the skin.
Type and dosage for sale
Boric acid is sold as:
- Alcohol three percent solution (in vials of 40 ml and vials of 10 ml, 15 ml and 25 ml).
- Of powder for use externally (in jars of 25 grams).
To prepare the solution, take 3 grams of powder and dissolve them in 4-6 tablespoons of boiling water. The active substance in these preparations is boric acid. The solution in the form of an additional component has 70% alcohol.
Duration of treatment
Boric acid preparations are used two or three times a day. As a rule, treatment takes place within 4-7 days.
Action on the human body
When ingested, the drug is easily absorbed from the intestine into the blood. And also repeated action is obtained from the skin and mucous membranes. In blood vessels, the acid is not neutralized, but moves in an unchanged form, mainly excreted by the kidneys (about 90%), and the rest is rejected by the liver with bile (10%).
This substance is removed slowly, about half is released in 30-35 hoursand the other part can be in the body for up to 5 days.
The substance is irritating to mucous membranes, destroys the kidneys and negatively affects the nerve cells of the brain.
Important! In children, due to an unformed organism and a weak immune system, it can cause poisoning and lead to intoxication.
What is it used for?
Drops in the ears
The drug with boric acid is allowed to use for the treatment of inflammatory processes in the maxillary sinus, eczematous changes in the ears and otitis of the outer surface of the organ of hearing. When inflammation in the ear for instillation, you can apply a three-percent alcoholic solution of boric acid.
The principle of the drug is to change the structure of proteins at the cellular level and the permeability of their membranes, as a result of which they die.
It is permissible to use means for inflammation of the ear canal only if the eardrum is not injured.
What treats your eyes?
Boric acid is often used in medicine in the treatment of various pathologies of the organs of vision. Most often this the solution is used for conjunctivitis and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eye.
Despite the concerns, the use of this eye wash product is allowed. They treat the eyelid cavity and the eyeball in inflammatory processes.
How to use as an antiseptic?
Boric acid is a versatile disinfectant that is used not only for sanitation, but also for cleansing purulent wounds and rinsing the genitals. As an antiseptic need to apply a two or three percent solution of this drug.
Pest control
Boric acid in the fight against insects is applied by contact. Powder - like intestinal poison, is used in practice, mainly to combat cockroaches and ants.
It is laid out in places where insects accumulate as bait in both dry and wet forms. The manifestation of the action occurs gradually, as the accumulation of powder in the body of the insect for about 7-11 days.
Features of use by adults and children
The most common indication for adults and children is skin disinfection.
In adults, this remedy currently cures skin inflammation, otitis and conjunctivitis. In the treatment of ear diseases, turunds are used (cotton swabs that are inserted into the ear canal). A 10% solution with glycerin is used to lubricate diaper rash, and in the treatment of lice use ointment.
The doctor prescribes the course of treatment and it is better not to engage in self-treatment due to the toxicity of the drug.
Instructions for the preparation of a 3 percent mixture of alcohol
Preparation of the solution yourself:
- To obtain a 3% acid solution, you first need to prepare a vial, preferably with applied weight lines. First rinse and rinse. Pour 3.4 grams of boric acid in a measuring bottle and pour 120 ml of boiling water into it. Stir this mixture thoroughly.
- Then it is necessary to strain the solution through cotton wool or multi-layer gauze bandage.
- Pour into another prepared (sterile) vial, tightly plug. Store on the top shelf in the refrigerator.
In what cases helps most successfully?
Recommendation. Using the drug for their own purposes, it is necessary to carefully read the recommendations, since the method of using the drug in any individual case may be different.
In this regard, we propose to consider several categories of people with whom the use of boric acid helps most successfully.
Methods of use and application:
- With severe ear pain. Laying cotton swabs in the ear canal.
- With conjunctivitis. Instillation in the lower eyelid.
- From the smell and sweating feet. It should be poured overnight in shoes powder. And in the morning pour the contents.
- From the nail fungus on the legs. Use water bath with a weak solution of boric acid.
- Women in cosmetology. The preparation should be cleansed, wrinkle correction, skin rash therapy.
- In adolescence from acne. Cotton swab dipped in boric acid, wipe problem areas.
- Young women for depilation. Daily use of the drug topically for two weeks.
Side effects
The elements contained in the preparation, do not significantly have side effects. But if the patient has an overdose at the moments of contact with open wounds, mucosal injuries, or prolonged use, this can cause the phenomenon of chronic intoxication.
It is expressed by the following symptoms:
- nausea;
- vomiting;
- swelling of tissues;
- high temperature;
- changes in the central nervous system;
- pain inside;
- rash;
- convulsions.
Drug replacement
- With ear diseases antibacterial: "Tsipromed", "Otofa", "Fugentin".
- Anti-inflammatory - "Otipaks", "Otinum".
- With eye diseases: levomycetin, dexamethasone. With retinal dystrophy: emoxipin ", taufon, aktipol.
- Dermatitis: "Eplan", "Skin Cap", "Zinocap".
Careful use of boric acid helps to improve health, besides helping to solve problems in some domestic issues, and the drug can be freely purchased at the pharmacy. Observing safety measures and only prescribed by the doctor of this medication, it will bring the desired effect.
