Boric Acid Brand Name– Hylafem
What is Boric Acid
Boric acid is available as an ophthalmic solution and a vaginal suppository. The ophthalmic solution is used as an irrigation for irritated eyes and to remove foreign materials from the eyes.
The vaginal suppository is used to treat the symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis. There is a risk of developing systemic toxicity from the topical application of boric acid preparations especially in infants and children, if the skin is broken, or if large amounts of the drug are applied.
Boric acid was first marketed in 1939. In January, 2016, a homeopathic vaginal suppository became commercially available for treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis; the product has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety or efficacy for the stated use and the FDA is not aware of scientific evidence to support homeopathy as effective.
Indications
- bacterial vaginosis
- ocular pruritus
- vulvovaginal candidiasis
For ocular irrigation as an eye wash for the treatment of mild ocular pruritus, mild ocular irritation, stinging, or discomfort
Side Effects
- anaphylactoid reactions
- chest pain (unspecified)
- dyspnea
- metabolic acidosis
- ocular irritation
- ocular pain
- pruritus
- rash
- skin irritation
- urticaria
- vaginal discharge
- vaginal irritation
- visual impairment
Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
Contraindications
- accidental exposure
- acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- breast-feeding
- children
- contact lenses
- immunosuppression
- infants
- neonates
- occlusive dressing
- pregnancy
- sexually transmitted disease
- skin abrasion
Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Boric Acid products.
