BORIC ACID (BOHR ik AS id) eye solution is used to cleanse and treat irritated eyes.
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This medicine is only for use in the eye. DO NOT take by mouth. Follow the directions on the label. Do not use the solution if it looks cloudy or discolored. Do not use if there are any leaks from the bottle. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before cleansing your eyes with this medicine and leave them out for approximately 5 minutes after use. Apply this medicine with the aid of an eyecup. Fill the eyecup halfway with the solution, press tightly to the wide open eye, and tilt head back. Move the eyeball around to ensure full contact with the solution. Avoid contamination of the rim and inside of the eyecup by rinsing it with clean water immediately before and after each use.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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This medicine is to be used only when needed for irritated eyes. Missing a dose is usually not harmful.
Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other eye products without telling your doctor or health care professional.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Tell your doctor or health care professional if your eye pain or irritation gets worse or does not go away.
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature, 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) in a tightly closed container. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
Generic name: boric acid (ophthalmic) [ BOR-ik-AS-id-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand name: Collyrium Fresh
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives
Boric acid has mild antibiotic properties against fungal or bacterial infection.
Boric acid ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used as an eye wash to cleanse or irrigate the eyes. Boric acid provides soothing relief from eye irritation, and helps remove pollutants from the eye such as smog, chlorine, or other chemicals.
Boric acid ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to boric acid.
Avoid using this medication if you have any open wound or other skin injury around your eyes.
Boric acid ophthalmic is for use only in the eyes. Do not allow the medicine to get in your mouth, nose, or ears. Avoid getting this medication on any skin wound or abrasion.
Do not use boric acid ophthalmic while you are wearing contact lenses. This medication may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and cause discoloration. Wait at least 15 minutes after using boric acid ophthalmic before putting your contact lenses in.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as severe burning or stinging of your eyes, severe eye pain, vision changes that last for several hours after use, or if your eye condition does not improve or if it gets worse after using boric acid.
Boric acid is a weak antibiotic and should not be used to treat any type of infection without the advice of a doctor. There are many other, more effective antibiotics available.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to boric acid.
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Avoid using this medication if you have any open wound or other skin injury around your eyes.
Boric acid is a weak antibiotic and should not be used to treat any type of infection without the advice of a doctor. There are many other, more effective antibiotics available.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Use this medication as directed on the label, or as your doctor has prescribed. Do not use the medication in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
Boric acid is usually given using an eye cup.
Use only a clean or sterile eye cup. Avoid touching the rim of the eye cup with your fingers while you are using it.
It may be best to use this medicine while standing over a sink or eye wash fountain.
Fill the eye cup about half way with boric acid ophthalmic solution. Bend your head forward and bring the cup to your eye. Press it tightly to your face around the eye. Then tilt your head back and open your eye wide.
Move the eye around in all directions to allow the boric acid to cleanse the eyeball thoroughly.
While still pressing the cup to your eye, bend forward over a sink. Remove the eye cup from your face and empty it into the sink. Allow any remaining boric acid solution to drain from your eye into the sink.
Repeat this procedure with your other eye if needed.
After using this medication, pat the skin dry around your eye using a clean tissue or towel. Do not rub your eyelids with the tissue or towel, or apply it directly to your eye.
Store boric acid ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Keep boric acid ophthalmic solution in its sealed container until you are ready to use it.
Since boric acid ophthalmic is used only when needed, you are not likely to be on a dosing schedule. If your condition does not improve after using boric acid ophthalmic, ask your doctor before using a second dose of this medication.
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.
An overdose of boric acid ophthalmic is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms.
Do not use boric acid ophthalmic while you are wearing contact lenses. This medication may contain a preservative that can be absorbed by soft contact lenses and cause discoloration. Wait at least 15 minutes after using boric acid ophthalmic before putting your contact lenses in.
Boric acid ophthalmic is for use only in the eyes. Do not allow the medicine to get in your mouth, nose, or ears. Avoid getting this medication on any skin wound or abrasion.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
severe burning or stinging of your eyes;
severe eye pain;
vision changes that last for several hours after use; or
if your eye condition does not improve or if it gets worse after using boric acid.
Less serious side effects may include:
mild stinging or eye irritation;
blurred vision;
watery eyes; or
eye redness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Avoid using boric acid together with a contact lens wetting solution, or any other ophthalmic solution that contains polyvinyl alcohol.
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on boric acid applied to the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
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