What are the side effects of boric acid powder

Many medicines are a combination of strange powders and crystals. We don’t know the names of some of these medicines, but we can see some of them from the detailed list. Boric acid powder is a natural preservative that has the effects of stopping bleeding, killing insects and disinfecting. However, if people accidentally ingest it, it may cause diarrhea, vomiting, and may even cause poisoning. Please pay attention to it in normal times.

Function of Boric Acid Powder Boric acid is a white crystalline powder or colorless flakes with a slightly pearly luster. It is irritating and can be used as a chemical reagent and to produce cockroach and beetle pesticides. It is used as a hemostatic and preservative in medicine.

Side Effects of Boric Acid Powder

Because boric acid accumulates in the body and is excreted very slowly, it affects the action of digestive enzymes. Therefore, consuming 0.5g of boric acid daily can cause loss of appetite, hinder the absorption of nutrients, and lead to weight loss.

Adults can become poisoned if they consume 1 to 3 grams, with the main symptoms being gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Some people may also have central nervous system and skin symptoms, including drowsiness, headache, muscle cramps, and rash.

Topical medications

Function and Use: Disinfectant and preservative, weak antibacterial effect, non-irritating. Used for disinfection of skin, mucous membranes and wounds, and is also commonly used in the treatment of infant eczema. Usage and Dosage: Dissolve in warm water to a 3% concentration, use externally to wash wounds and mucous membranes, or apply warm compresses, 1-2 times a day.