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Boric acid, also known as boric acid, is a product with a wide range of medical applications. It is easily available and well absorbed from damaged skin, but long-term use of boric acid can lead to negative consequences for our health. The price of 1 packet of boric acid is about PLN 4. What is the use of boric acid? Does the use of boric acid have side effects?
Boric acid – what is it?
Boric acid is classified as an inorganic chemical compound. In nature boric acid occurs in the form of the mineral – sassolin. Sometimes small amounts boric acid can be found in some plants or in sea salt. Boric acid ready for use, it is available in the form of a powder, from which a solution should be made.
Boric acid – application
Boric acid has many medical uses. Above all applied it is used as a soothing agent for skin inflammation and fungal infections, especially of the genital organs.
Boric acid it is used to treat vaginal mycosis. The therapy uses ready-made vaginal balls containing 600 mg boric acidand the treatment lasts for 2 weeks. Effectiveness of vaginal mycosis therapy boric acid it is estimated at around 70 percent. If vaginal mycosis recurs, repeat the entire course of treatment and then use booster doses twice a week for several months. boric acid. Boric acid it is often an ingredient of popular rinses intended for vaginal irrigation.
Boric acid it is also used in the treatment of numerous skin diseases such as acne or eczema. Boric acid it also helps with burns, minor skin damage and bruises. Should not be used boric acid for extensive wounds.
Boric acid it is sometimes used in the treatment of inflammation of the respiratory tract and nasal mucosa. Boric acid it is also used as an eye wash in conjunctivitis or eyelid inflammation.
However, before using boric acid, consult an ophthalmologist about disturbing changes in the eye. Make an e-consultation with a specialist today.
Sometimes boric acid it is sometimes used as a means of preventing excessive sweating of the feet. Not only does it reduce the amount of sweat, it also helps to neutralize unpleasant odors. Boric acid in the form of powder it can be added to talcum powder or as an ingredient for foot baths. Boric acid w powder it can also be poured into sweaty footwear, which will allow you to get rid of the bad smell.
Boric acid – industrial use
Boric acid it is also used in industry. It is a component of many fertilizers and paints. It is also used for tanning leather and as a preservative – E284. Boric acid it also appears as an ingredient in insecticides.
Boric acid – how to apply
Boric acid is available as powderfrom which you need to prepare a solution, usually with a concentration of 1-3 percent. Ready solution boric acid you should wash the affected areas of the body or prepare a session (in the case of diseases of the intimate organs). Price for 1 pack boric acid it’s about PLN 4.
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Boric acid – contraindications
Boric acid can not be used by children under 11 years of age, as well as pregnant women. It’s good to know that boric acid can interact with colloidal silver solutions, methenamine or Peruvian balm, so it’s best not to use it in combination with the above-mentioned preparations.
See also: Drugs that contain methenamine
The use of boric acid can lead to occurrence side effectstherefore, it is best to consult a doctor or pharmacist before deciding on a treatment. The most common undesirable side effects bonding with application boric acid These include digestive problems, problems with appetite, feeling of chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances. Symptoms such as seizures, cramps or difficulty urinating are rare.
Boric acid it is toxic to the liver and kidneys, therefore it cannot be applied by people suffering from diseases of these organs.
Boric acid can not use longer than 14 days, as well as extensive wounds or burns.
Long lasting use boric acid can lead, among others for menstrual disorders, hair loss, anemia or acute skin inflammations.
Before using boric acid, try dietary supplements with vitamins, antioxidants and nutrients. Thanks to the powdered formula, you can add them to a cocktail or yogurt.