Borax: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

This information is not country-specific. Please refer to the Malaysia prescribing information.

Generic Medicine Info

Special Precautions

Slow excretion may lead to accumulation of boric acid in the body.

Adverse Reactions

Inhaled boric acid and borax are pulmonary irritants.

Overdosage

Symptoms of overdosage or intoxication include vomiting and diarrhoea, abdominal pain, an erythematous rash involving both skin and mucous membranes, followed by desquamation, and stimulation or depression of the CNS.

Drug Interactions

Precipitates metals, aluminium salts, Fe salts, Zn sulfate, alkaloids. Reacts with glycerin.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Boric acid has weak bacteriostatic and fungistatic properties; it has generally been superseded by more effective and less toxic disinfectants. It is also used as a pesticide against ants and cockroaches.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Absorbed from the GI tract.
Excretion: About 50% is excreted in urine within 24 hr.

MIMS Class

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