Boric Acid Powder Benefits & Uses

Boric Acid Powder is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Dermatitis

Other Benefits

Boric Acid Powder Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Dermatitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Dermatitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Dermatitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Dermatitis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Powder Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Boric Acid Powder Related Warnings

Is the use of Boric Acid Powder safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Boric Acid Powder in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

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Is the use of Boric Acid Powder safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Boric Acid Powder for breastfeeding women are not known.

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What is the effect of Boric Acid Powder on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Boric Acid Powder on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Boric Acid Powder will cause side effects on kidney or not.

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What is the effect of Boric Acid Powder on the Liver?

There is no research available on the side effects of Boric Acid Powder on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

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What is the effect of Boric Acid Powder on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Boric Acid Powder on heart. So it is not known whether taking Boric Acid Powder will cause side effects on heart or not.

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Severe Interaction of Boric Acid Powder with Other Drugs

Boric Acid Powder should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Boric Acid Powder Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Boric Acid Powder unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Dermatitis
Kidney Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Boric Acid Powder

Is this Boric Acid Powder habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Boric Acid Powder.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Boric Acid Powder does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Boric Acid Powder only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Boric Acid Powder in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Boric Acid Powder Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Boric Acid Powder

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Boric Acid Powder and food will interact.

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Interaction between Alcohol and Boric Acid Powder

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Boric Acid Powder.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 887

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