Phosphoric acid, H3PO4, is a strong acid used commonly for industrial purposes. Dilute solutions have been used to acidify urine and as an aid to remove necrotic debris. In dentistry, it may be used in silicate cements, and to etch enamel and dentin surfaces prior to application of various types of resins. In may also be used as a dispersing agent in pharmaceuticals. The primary use of phosphoric acid is in fertilizers.In the following, we want to introduce you to phosphoric acid in medicine.
• If you have an allergy to phosphoric acid, any part of fructose, dextrose, and phosphoric acid; or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take fructose, dextrose, and phosphoric acid with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.
• Tell all of your health care providers that you take phosphoric acid. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.
• Different brands of phosphoric acid may be for use in different ages of children. Talk with the doctor before giving phosphoric acid to a child.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using phosphoric acid while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
• Use phosphoric acid as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
• Measure liquid doses carefully. Use the measuring device that comes with phosphoric acid. If there is none, ask the pharmacist for a device to measure fructose, dextrose, and phosphoric acid.
•Do not mix with any liquid.
• Do not drink any other liquids right before or after taking phosphoric acid.
This acid is mostly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical. One of the main areas that phosphoric acid is used is in dentistry. It is uses as an etching solution and is usually used to clean the teeth. Other uses of phosphoric acid include teeth whiteners or mouth washing liquids. Phosphoric acid is also commonly used in anti nausea medicines.
There are also few other uses of this acid. Phosphoric acid is used as an electrolyte in fuel cells or in oxyhydrogen generators. Phosphoric acid is also used to make synthetic detergents and treatment of water and metals. It is also used to remove mineral deposits, cement smears, and hard water stains in construction industry. It can act as a chemical oxidizing agent to produce activated carbon products.
Strange point: You are composed of all sorts of organic molecules. That doesn’t mean those molecules are labeled with a sticker that says ‘organic’. It means these molecules contain carbon. But not everything on Earth is organic. Some things lack carbon. Such substances are commonly referred to as being inorganic. One of them is phosphoric acid, a corrosive inorganic acid this is a Applications Phosphoric acid.
Phosphoric acid with the chemical formula H3PO4 is a strong acid that has many applications in a wide range of industries. Phosphoric acid is widely used in the medical industry. But make sure you have complete information before using this substance.