BORIC ACID MV*3% 200ML

MARCO VITI BORIC ACID 3% cutaneous solution
MARCO VITI BORIC ACID 3% ointment
Boric acid

What it is and what it is used for
MARCO VITI BORIC ACID contains boric acid, which belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptics and disinfectants. These medicines act by slowing or preventing the growth of bacteria.

This medicine is indicated, in adults and children over 3 years of age, for:
- disinfecting minor burns and irritated or chapped skin areas;
- reducing swelling caused by blood accumulation (decongestant);
- treating an inflammatory skin condition (acne).

Consult your doctor if you do not notice improvements or if you notice a worsening of symptoms after a few days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use MARCO VITI BORIC ACID
- if you are allergic to boric acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in paragraph 6);
- if you have very extensive skin lesions.

This medicine must not be used in children under 3 years of age (See paragraph "Children").

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using MARCO VITI BORIC ACID.

This medicine must not be applied to the eyes.

Keep the medicine out of the reach of children, as, if ingested, it can even cause death.
(See paragraph "If you use more MARCO VITI BORIC ACID than you should")

Avoid applying the product for prolonged periods and in excessive doses, on very extensive skin areas or on wounds (broken skin), as toxic effects may occur (See paragraph "Possible side effects").

Children
The use of this medicine is contraindicated in children under 3 years of age.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Following inappropriate use of the medicine (systemic route) or the application of boric acid to wounds and lesions and after prolonged use, the following side effects may occur:

Frequency unknown (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- skin irritations (dermatitis, skin rashes), hair loss (alopecia);
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea;
- loss of appetite (anorexia);
- menstrual cycle disorders;
- reduction in the number of red blood cells in the blood (anaemia);
- weakness;
- confusion;
- convulsions.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including those not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.