BORIC ACID 3% 500 ML BOTTLE

Name
BORIC ACID NA 30 mg/ml cutaneous solution
Boric acid


What is it and what is it used for?
BORIC ACID NA contains the active ingredient boric acid which belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptics and disinfectants that work by slowing down or preventing the growth of bacteria.

This medicine is indicated for:
- disinfect minor burns and irritated or chapped areas of skin;
- reduce swelling caused by fluid buildup (decongestant);
- treat an inflammatory skin disease (acne).

Contact your doctor if you notice no improvement or if you notice worsening of symptoms after a few days.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use BORIC ACID NA
- if you are allergic to boric acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you have very extensive skin lesions;
- in children under 3 years of age (See the section "Children").


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using BORIC ACID NA.

This medicine should not be applied to the eyes.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children, as it can cause death if swallowed.

Avoid applying the product for prolonged periods of time and at excessive doses, on very large areas of skin or on wounds (broken skin), as toxic effects may occur due to the accumulation of the medicine (See the paragraph "Possible side effects").

Children
The use of this medicine is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Following inappropriate use of the medicine (systemic route) or application of boric acid to wounds and lesions, the following side effects may occur:

Frequency not known (the frequency of which cannot be estimated from the available data)
- skin irritations (dermatitis, rashes), hair loss (alopecia);
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- loss of appetite (anorexia);
- menstrual cycle disorders;
- reduction in the number of red blood cells in the blood (anemia);
- weakness;
- confusion;
- convulsions.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.