borocool eye drop - Boric Acid (3% w/v) + Naphazoline (0.003% w/v) medicine

borocool eye drop

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🏭 Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd 📦 Varies by brand 💊 Allopathy 📅 Updated: Sep 23, 2026
📋 Prescription Required 💊 Generic Available
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What is borocool eye drop used for?

This medicine contains Boric Acid (3% w/v) + Naphazoline (0.003% w/v) and is used to treat OPHTHAL. Naphazoline is an alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction; boric acid has mild antiseptic . Always consult your doctor before use.

  • Generic Name: Boric Acid + Naphazoline
  • Manufacturer: Optica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: Category C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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💊 borocool eye drop Uses & Benefits

Relief of eye redness and irritation due to minor eye irritations

📋 Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Boric Acid + Naphazoline
Brand NameBorocool Eye Drop
ManufacturerOptica Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassOPHTHAL
Action ClassOphthalmic decongestant and antiseptic
Route of AdministrationOphthalmic (topical)
StorageStore at room temperature (15-30°C), protect from light
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionMinimal systemic absorption via ocular route
DistributionNot well characterized; local ocular distribution
Protein BindingNot available
MetabolismNot extensively metabolized; boric acid excreted unchanged
Half-LifeNot available
ExcretionRenal (boric acid); naphazoline primarily renal
BioavailabilityLow systemic bioavailability due to local administration
Onset of ActionWithin minutes
Peak Plasma TimeNot applicable (local effect)
Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Naphazoline is an alpha-adrenergic agonist causing vasoconstriction; boric acid has mild antiseptic and astringent properties

Mechanism Steps

1Naphazoline binds to alpha-adrenergic receptors on conjunctival blood vessels
2Causes vasoconstriction, reducing redness and swelling
3Boric acid provides mild antiseptic action by denaturing bacterial proteins
4Astringent effect helps reduce mucus and discharge

💡 How to Take borocool eye drop

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

⚠️ Side Effects of borocool eye drop

✅ Common Side Effects

Transient stinging
Blurred vision
Conjunctival hyperemia (rebound)

🚨 Serious Side Effects

Increased intraocular pressure
Systemic cardiovascular effects (rare)

⚠️ Rare Side Effects

Allergic reactions
Corneal toxicity with prolonged use

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

🔬 Drug Interactions

Drug Severity Effect
MAO inhibitors Major Hypertensive crisis
Tricyclic antidepressants Major Enhanced vasopressor effect
Beta-blockers Moderate Increased risk of hypertension
Antihypertensives Moderate Reduced antihypertensive effect

🚨 Major Interactions

  • MAO inhibitors
  • Tricyclic antidepressants

⚡ Moderate Interactions

  • Beta-blockers
  • Antihypertensives

🍷 Alcohol Interaction

No known interaction

🛡️ Safety & Warnings

🚫 Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to any component, narrow-angle glaucoma, dry eye syndrome (relative)

🤱 Lactation Safety

Use with caution; not known if excreted in milk

💊 Overdose Management

Discontinue use; symptomatic and supportive care; for systemic overdose, treat as sympathomimetic overdose

⏰ Missed Dose

Apply as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose

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