Boric acid spirit solution 3 %

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT BORIC ACID ALCOHOLIC SOLUTION 3% boric acid solution is alcoholic 3%

Composition:

Active substance: boric acid;

100 ml of solution contain boric acid 3 g;

excipients: ethanol 96%, purified water.

Pharmaceutical form.

Solution for external use.

Main physico-chemical properties: clear, colorless liquid with an alcoholic odor.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.

Antiseptics and disinfectants.

ATC code D08AD.

Pharmacological properties.

Pharmacodynamics. The drug exerts an antiseptic effect. It coagulates proteins (including enzymes) of microbial cells, disrupts the permeability of the cell membrane, thereby inhibiting the growth and development of bacteria.

Pharmacokinetics. When applied externally, the drug is absorbed through damaged skin and wound surfaces; if accidentally ingested, it is absorbed through the mucous membrane of the gastrointestinal tract. Boric acid can accumulate in body tissues. It is slowly eliminated from the body.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

Pyoderma, weeping eczema, intertrigo, acute and chronic otitis media.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to boric acid, impaired renal function, chronic mesotympanitis with normal or slightly altered mucosa, traumatic perforations of the tympanic membrane; pregnancy and breastfeeding periods, including use on mammary glands, in children (including newborns).

Special safety precautions.

Do not apply the drug to large skin areas, do not use for cavity irrigation. Avoid contact of the drug with eyes.

The recommended application guidelines for the medicinal product must not be violated, as this may harm health.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

Interactions are currently unknown.

When using any other medicinal products concurrently, inform the physician.

Special precautions for use.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

The drug is contraindicated in women during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Does not affect.

Method of Administration and Dosage.

For external use only. In cases of pyoderma, diaper rash, and eczema, affected skin areas are treated with a wipe moistened with the preparation 2–3 times a day.

For otitis, tampons moistened with the solution are inserted into the external auditory canal, or 3–5 drops are instilled 2–3 times a day.

Children.

The drug is not intended for use in children.

Overdose.

In case of accidental ingestion, perform gastric lavage via a tube, administer saline laxatives and enterosorbents (activated charcoal) orally, and provide symptomatic therapy.

Symptoms of acute poisoning: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, circulatory disturbances, central nervous system (CNS) depression, hypothermia, shock, coma, and erythematous rash. In cases of severe poisoning, measures should be taken to support vital functions; hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, as well as blood transfusion, may be required. With prolonged use of the drug on large skin areas, symptoms of chronic intoxication may develop: tissue edema, exhaustion, stomatitis, eczema, menstrual cycle disturbances in women, anemia, seizures, and alopecia. In such cases, the drug should be discontinued and symptomatic treatment initiated.

Side effects.

The use of the drug may cause allergic reactions (skin redness, itching, urticaria, rash, swelling). In isolated cases – development of anaphylactic reactions, including shock; epithelial desquamation.

With prolonged use and in patients with impaired renal function, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, confusion, oliguria, and seizures may occur.

If any adverse events occur, consult a physician immediately!

Shelf life.

3 years.

The drug must not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

20 ml or 25 ml in bottles, in cardboard boxes.

Dispensing category.

Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer:

LLC "Pharma Cherkasy".

Manufacturer's address and place of business.

14A Surikova St., Cherkasy, Cherkasy region, Ukraine, 18007.