BORIC ACID*3% 500ML

BORIC ACID ZETA 3% cutaneous solution
BORIC ACID ZETA 3% ointment
Boric acid

What it is and what it is used for
BORIC ACID ZETA contains boric acid, which belongs to a group of medicines called antiseptics and disinfectants. These medicines work by slowing down 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 disease (acne).

Consult your doctor if you do not notice improvement or if symptoms worsen after a few days.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use BORIC ACID ZETA
- if you are allergic to boric acid or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6);
- if you have very extensive skin lesions;
- this medicine should not be used in children under 3 years of age (See section "Children").

Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using BORIC ACID ZETA.

This medicine should not be applied to the eyes.

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

Avoid applying the product for prolonged periods and in excessive doses, on very extensive skin areas or on wounds (damaged skin), as toxic effects may occur (See section "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 not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
- skin irritations (dermatitis, skin rashes), hair loss (alopecia);
- nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
- loss of appetite (anorexia);
- menstrual cycle disorders;
- reduction in the number of red blood cells in the blood (anemia);
- 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 any 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.