Substance / Medication

Boric acid

Overview

Active Ingredient
boric acid
RxNorm CUI
1700

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

5 trials linked to this intervention

5
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Therapeutic potential of boric acid as a local drug delivery agent in periodontitis: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis.
Abdel-Fatah Reham, Elhusseiny Ghada A, Saleh Wafaa · BMC Oral Health · 2025
PMID: 39825274Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Boric acid as an adjunct to periodontal therapy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bashir Nasir Zeeshan, Krstic Milan · Int J Dent Hyg · 2021
PMID: 33513275Meta-Analysis
Efficacy and safety of terbinafine hydrochloride spray and 3% boric acid alcohol ear drops in otomycosis.
Xu Shuai, Li Jianfeng, Ding Ling et al. · Acta Otolaryngol · 2020
PMID: 32022618RCT
Do ozonated water and boric acid affect the bond strength to dentin in different adhesive systems?
Akturk E, Bektas O O, Ozkanoglu S et al. · Niger J Clin Pract · 2019
PMID: 31793485RCT
Boric acid gel as local drug delivery in the treatment of class II furcation defects in chronic periodontitis: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.
Singhal Sandeep, Pradeep Avani Raju, Kanoriya Dharmendra et al. · J Investig Clin Dent · 2018
PMID: 28631896RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Boric acid (substance)
SNOMED CT
21611007
UMLS CUI
C0006020
RxNorm CUI
1700

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
5
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.