Boric Acid BP 3 %W/V Phenyl Ethyl Alcohol

BORIC ACID EAR DROPS 3%W/V

CHLORAMPHENICOL EYE DROPS BP 0.5% W/V (CHLORAMPHENICOL)

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COMPOSITION

DRUG DESCRIPTION

INDICATIONS

The use of boric acid as an antiseptic is shown to etiotrop (destruction of pathogen microorganisms) treatment of various infectious processes of the ear, these include:

Treat bacterial and fungal infections in the external ear caused by trapped moisture in the ear canal.
Boric acid creates an acidic environment that is hostile to microbial growth. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria and fungus.
Treating the infection reduces pain and swelling in the ear.
This medication also contain drying ingredient alcohol. Drying of the ear canal helps to cure the infection.

PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION : MECHANISM OF ACTION

Boric acid is a powerful antiseptic. It kills bacteria by various processes of coagulation and denaturation (violation of the tertiary structure of a protein molecule) of the intracellular proteins. Boric acid is active against a variety of bacteria, viruses, fungi and ectoparasites (lice, mites).

The drug is used for external application. AGer application to the mucosa or the skin, it has a pharmacological activity and destroys microorganisms cause infectious diseases. Boric acid may be partially absorbed into the systemic circulation

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

The use of boric acid is contraindicated in various pathological and physiological states of the body, which include:

Violation of the integrity of the skin or mucous membranes (including the eardrum) in the area of drug application.
Individual intolerance or hypersensitivity reaction to the boric acid or its auxiliary components of diﬀerent dosage forms.
Pregnancy at any stage and breast feeding – since boric acid is absorbed into the systemic circulation from the surface of the skin or mucous membranes, it is possible its negative impact on the developing fetus.
Violation of the functional activity of the kidneys with the development of their disease.
Before the start of the drug, make sure there are no contraindications.

PREGNANCY & LACTATION

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

DOSAGE & ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION

As directed by the Physician or The recommended dose is two drops to the aﬀected ear every three – four hours.

SIDE-EFFECTS

Most of the side eﬀects and adverse reactions during the application of boric acid linked to its absorption in the systemic circulation, they include: