How to use boric acid solution

Boric acid solution is also relatively common in medical treatment. It is a disinfectant and antiseptic drug, often used for disinfection of mucous membranes or skin. It can play a very good role and is a relatively common topical disinfectant. When using boric acid solution for disinfection, you should be aware of some precautions. It has a certain bactericidal and therapeutic effect on vaginitis, otitis media, burns, scalds and other skin injuries.

1. How to use boric acid solution?

For external use, rinse or apply wet compress. When applying wet compress, pour the solution into a basin (for ease of operation, do not use a bottle, it is recommended to use an open, shallow basin), soak 6-8 layers of gauze or 2 layers of small towels in the cold solution of this product, soak them thoroughly, squeeze them lightly (twist until no water drips, don't make it too dry), apply to the affected area, put it back in the basin to soak after 5-10 minutes, and apply again. Use it continuously for half an hour. Repeat the above method 1-2 times daily. It can be used as a cleanser for skin, mucous membranes, eyes, etc. damaged by alkaline liquids, and as a wet compress for exudates of acute dermatitis and eczema. How to use boric acid solution

2. Indications and precautions for boric acid solution

Indications: Toxic antiseptic. Used for disinfection of skin, mucous membranes and wounds. Dosage and administration: For external use. Wash the wound surface and mucous membrane, or apply wet compresses several times a day or as directed by a doctor. Precautions: Long-term and repeated use of this product may cause chronic poisoning, which manifests as fatigue, anorexia, rash, hair loss, etc. Pregnant and lactating women should not use this product to wash their nipples to prevent the baby from sucking it. Drug interactions: This product should not be used in combination with polyvinyl alcohol and tannic acid.

3. The effect of boric acid solution on facial application

2-3% solution is used for washing and cleaning skin, mucous membranes (cavities and wounds. When alkaline liquid splashes into the eyes, rinse with clean water first, then rinse with boric acid solution. Boric acid solution is a colorless clear solution with a weak acid reaction. In general, boric acid solution is an external bactericidal agent, disinfectant, astringent and preservative. It has an inhibitory effect on many bacteria and molds. The working principle is that it can combine with the amino group in bacterial protein to exert its effect. It can be used for washing and disinfecting skin, mucous membranes, wounds, oral cavity, vagina, bladder, etc., and can also be used for otitis, burns, scalds, eczema, etc.

Precautions

①The temperature of the solution used cannot be higher than room temperature. ②The moist gauze should be replaced regularly to maintain appropriate temperature, humidity and sterility. ③ When the skin lesions are large, especially when there is erosion, it is not suitable to use this medicine for wet compresses, so as to avoid toxic reactions such as vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, lethargy, blindness and kidney damage caused by large-scale absorption of boric acid. It is advisable to use 1:8,000 potassium permanganate solution for wet compresses instead. When there is no infection on the lesion, you can apply normal saline solution for wet compress. ④ When the weather is cold, you should keep warm when applying wet compress.