HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Disinfectant solution used for cleansing and eliminating bad smell of wounds and ulcers

Dosage Forms

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Solution

6%

Uses

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  • Skin disinfection (all wounds, herpes simplex lesions, herpes zoster lesions )
  • Inflammation of the gums

Dose and Duration

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Skin disinfection and cleaning wounds
Apply to affected area 3 times daily for up to 3 weeks
Inflammation of the gums
Gargle with mouth wash 3 times daily

Preparation

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  • Prepare mouth wash by adding 15 ml of hydrogen peroxide solution to 200 ml water

Side Effects

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  • Local irritation
  • Bleach clothes

Interactions

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  • Povidone-iodine (cancelled effect)
  • Chlorhexidine (cancelled effect)

Patient Instructions

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  • Avoid contact with healthy skin or eyes
  • Can bleach clothes
  • Mouthwash is not a replacement for effective brushing

Pregnancy

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  • Can be used

Breast-feeding

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  • Can be used

⚠️ Caution

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  • Concentrated solutions are dangerous. Avoid direct con tact with skin or mucous membranes.
  • Never mix a leftover solution with a fresh solution
  • Prepare small amounts at a time to prevent wastage
  • Mark on the bottle of diluted solution the name of product, date of preparation, and date of expiry