How to use boric acid lotion?

In modern life, people will inevitably encounter some unexpected situations, which often cause partial trauma to the body. These traumas are the entry points for viral infection. Therefore, after the trauma occurs, the wound must be cleaned and disinfected immediately to prevent viral infection. Using boric acid lotion to disinfect wounds is a popular method. Let’s take a look at how to use boric acid lotion.

Boric acid wash, a disinfectant and antiseptic, is used to wash small wounds and mucosal surfaces.

Boric acid lotion, this product is a colorless clear solution, with a weak acid reaction. It can be used as a cleanser for skin and mucous membrane damage, and as a wet compress for exudates of acute dermatitis and eczema. It can also be used as an oral and throat gargle, a wash for the external auditory canal, chronic ulcers, and bedsores, and as a bactericidal solution for fungal and impetigo infections. 3-4% solution is used for flushing and cleaning wounds of skin, mucous membrane (cavity), bladder, and cornea, gargling in case of stomatitis and pharyngitis, and wet compress in case of acute eczema and acute dermatitis accompanied by large amount of exudate. Generally, it is not very toxic when used externally, but it cannot be taken orally and is not suitable as a medicine or food preservative. It is not suitable for large-area trauma and continuous irrigation.

Pharmacokinetics:

It is not easy to penetrate intact skin, but can be absorbed from broken skin lesions and mucous membranes. About 50% of the absorbed amount is excreted in the urine within 12 hours, and the rest is excreted within 3 to 7 days. It is excreted slowly in the body and can cause cumulative poisoning.

Indications:

It can be used as a cleanser for skin and mucous membrane damage, and as a wet compress for exudates of acute dermatitis and eczema. It can also be used as an oral and throat gargle, a wash for the external auditory canal, chronic ulcers, and bedsores, and as a bactericidal solution for fungal and impetigo infections.

Dosage and Administration:

3-4% solution is used for flushing and cleaning wounds of the skin, mucous membrane (cavity), bladder, and cornea, gargling in case of stomatitis and pharyngitis, and wet compresses in case of acute eczema and acute dermatitis accompanied by a large amount of exudate.

Adverse reactions:

It is generally not very toxic when used externally. If used for large-area damage, acute poisoning may occur after absorption. Early symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, rash, central nervous system excitement followed by inhibition, meningeal irritation symptoms and kidney damage. In severe cases, circulatory failure and/or shock may occur, leading to death within 3 to 5 days. The lethal dose for adults is approximately 15 to 20 grams, and for children it is 3 to 6 grams. Since this product is excreted slowly, repeated use can cause accumulation and lead to chronic poisoning, manifested as anorexia, fatigue, mental confusion, dermatitis, alopecia and menstrual disorders.