Boric acid ip 200gm by Paras pharmaceutical

Boric acid ip 200gm by Paras pharmaceutical

It is a high-purity chemical compound meeting Indian Pharmacopoeia standards, widely used for medicinal, antiseptic, and household applications.

Detailed Product Information

Boric Acid IP is an odorless, white crystalline powder composed of boron, oxygen, and hydrogen. The 200gm packaging is a convenient consumer size utilized for multi-purpose topical, pharmaceutical, and household needs.

Adhering to Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) specifications, it ensures controlled quality, minimal impurities, and reliable safety profiles when handled properly.

Detailed Ingredient Information

• Boric Acid ($H_3BO_3$): A weak monobasic Lewis acid derived naturally from borate minerals, possessing intrinsic bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties.

Key Therapeutic & Practical Benefits

• Mild Antiseptic Action: When properly diluted in water, it can be used as a gentle wash for minor cuts, scrapes, or skin irritations to keep the area clean and free from secondary bacterial growth.

• Antifungal Properties: Helps manage minor superficial fungal conditions, such as athlete’s foot or yeast-related skin irritations, by creating an unfavorable environment for fungal proliferation.

• Astringent and Soothing: Acts as a mild astringent to reduce localized skin weeping, moisture, and mild itching.

• Household and Pest Control Utility: Frequently utilized around households as a non-volatile insecticide for managing crawling pests like cockroaches, ants, and silverfish.

Precautions

• External Use Only: This product is strictly intended for external application or compounding purposes. Do not ingest, as boric acid is toxic if swallowed internally.

• Proper Dilution: Never use the powder in its raw, concentrated form directly on broken or raw skin unless directed by a medical professional. Always dilute according to established pharmaceutical or medical guidelines.

• Avoid Broken Skin and Children: Do not apply over large, open, or severely wounded areas due to the risk of systemic absorption and toxicity. Keep completely out of reach of children and pets.