Sodium tetraborate, 20% 30 ml

An antiseptic agent. It is a sodium tetraborate – a derivative of boric acid.

Indications

As an antiseptic in dermatology, ENT practice, ophthalmology.

Pharmacological effect

Antiseptic. It is sodium tetraborate, a derivative of boric acid.

Special instructions

When monotherapy for vaginal candidiasis, in order to increase efficiency, it is necessary that treatment procedures be carried out by medical personnel many times; otherwise, the mycelium of the fungus may linger in the crypts of the vaginal mucosa, which will lead to relapse of the disease.

Active ingredient

Sodium tetraborate

Composition

100 g contains:

Active substances:

Borax (sodium tetraborate) 20 g.

Excipients:

glycerol 80 g.

Contraindications

Increased sensitivity to storm.

Side Effects

Local reactions: hyperemia and burning sensation at the site of application.

With prolonged use, symptoms of chronic intoxication may develop:

From the digestive system: anorexia, gastrointestinal disorders.

From the side of the central nervous system: weakness, confusion, seizures.

Dermatological reactions: dermatitis, alopecia.

Other: menstrual irregularities, anemia.

Overdose

Overdose is possible if the drug is accidentally taken orally.

Symptoms: abdominal pain vomiting loss of appetite diarrhea dehydration weakness confusion dermatitis menstrual irregularities anemia twitching of the muscles of the face and limbs alopecia dysfunction of the heart, liver, kidneys. Lethal dose for adults – 10 – 20 g, toxic concentration in the blood – 40 mg/l, lethal – 50 mg/l.

Treatment: gastric lavage, forced diuresis in severe poisoning – intramuscular hemodialysis – riboflavin mononucleotide 10 mg/day, correction of water-electrolyte balance and acidosis: intravenous infusion of sodium bicarbonate solution, plasma-substituting solutions, sodium chloride and dextrose solution. For abdominal pain – subcutaneously 1 ml of 01% atropine solution 1 ml of 02% platyphylline solution 1 ml of 1% promedol solution IV – dextrose-procaine mixture (50 ml of 2% procaine solution and 500 ml of 5% dextrose solution). Maintaining the functions of the cardiovascular system.

Storage conditions

At temperatures from 15 to 25 °C.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Shelf life

3 years.

Manufacturer

Moscow pharmaceutical factory, Russia