Boric Acid eye solution
What is Boric Acid eye solution?
BORIC ACID eye solution is used as an irrigation solution to cleanse and treat irritated eyes. Generic boric acid eye solutions are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive Boric Acid?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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contact lenses
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open sores in or near the eyes
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an unusual reaction to Boric Acid, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Boric acid eye solution is only for use in the eye. DO NOT take by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before cleansing your eyes with boric acid solution and leave them out for approximately 5 minutes after use. Apply boric acid eye solution with the aid of an eyecup. Fill the eyecup halfway with the solution, press tightly to the wide open eye, and tilt head back. Move the eyeball around to ensure full contact with the solution. Avoid contamination of the rim and inside of the eyecup by rinsing it with clean water immediately before and after each use.
Do not use boric acid eye solution if it looks cloudy or discolored. Do not use if there are any leaks from the bottle.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
Boric Acid eye solution is usually only used when needed for irritated eyes. Missing a dose is usually not harmful.
What drug(s) may interact with Boric Acid?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Boric Acid?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you have eye pain or irritation that gets worse or persists during treatment with boric acid eye solution.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Boric Acid?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature, approximately 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.
Boric Acid skin ointment
What is Boric Acid skin ointment?
BORIC ACID (Borofax®) skin ointment is used to treat skin irritation including dry skin, minor cuts and burns, sunburn, windburn, and insect bites. It is available without a prescription. Generic boric acid products are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive Boric Acid?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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skin that is damaged such as open sores or severe burns
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an unusual reaction to Boric Acid, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Boric acid skin ointment is for external use only on the skin; do not take by mouth. Follow directions on the label. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin film to the affected areas and rub in gently. Do not use your medicine more often than directed or for a longer period of time than ordered by your prescriber or health care professional. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
Do not bandage or wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your prescriber or health care professional. If you are to use a dressing (covering) over this medicine, make sure you know how to apply it.
Do not get boric acid in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If it does get on these areas, rinse off right away.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with Boric Acid?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply boric acid at the same site as other skin preparations without advice.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Boric Acid?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if the area you are treating does not get better within 2—4 weeks.
Do not get boric acid skin products in your eyes. If you do, rinse your eye with plently of cool tap water.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Boric Acid?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
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stomach pain
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dark red spots on the skin
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weakness
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headache
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restlessness
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Store in a tightly closed container between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C).
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.