Hydrogen peroxide

INSTRUCTION FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE)

Composition:

Active substance: hydrogen peroxide;

100 ml of solution contain 10 g of hydrogen peroxide (30 %);

Excipients: sodium benzoate (E 211), purified water.

Pharmaceutical form. Solution for external use.

Main physicochemical characteristics: clear, colorless liquid.

Pharmacotherapeutic group.
Antiseptics and disinfectants. ATC code D08AX01.

Pharmacological properties.

When hydrogen peroxide solution comes into contact with damaged skin and mucous membranes, active oxygen is released, promoting wound surface debridement and inactivation of organic substances (protein, blood, pus). The use of the drug results in only a temporary reduction in the number of microorganisms. The drug has a hemostatic effect.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

The medicinal product is used to stop capillary bleeding in case of superficial tissue damage, epistaxis, and for treatment of mucous membranes in stomatitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis, gynecological disorders, as well as purulent wounds.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the medicinal product.

Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction.

Interaction is currently unknown.

Special precautions for use.

Application of the solution on a dressing ensures painless removal of the dressing from the wound. The abundant foam produced promotes mechanical cleansing of the wound from pus and tissue debris.

The medicinal product should be used with caution for treatment of deep wounds and irrigation of cavities, due to the risk of embolism.

The medicinal product is unstable in alkaline environments, in the presence of metals, free radicals of certain oxidants, as well as in illuminated and warm places. Contact of the solution with eyes should be avoided.

Do not violate the application instructions of the medicinal product — this may harm health.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Can be used.

Ability to affect reaction rate when driving or operating machinery.

Does not affect.

Method of administration and dosage.

Hydrogen peroxide solution is applied to the injured skin area for disinfection of wounds perse (i.e. without dilution). For mouth rinsing, dissolve 1 tablespoon in 1 glass of water; for applications, wound surface treatment, and stopping capillary bleeding, affected areas are treated with a tampon soaked in hydrogen peroxide solution. The duration of treatment depends on the therapeutic effect achieved.

Children.

Can be used.

Overdose.

Has not been observed.

Adverse reactions.

A burning sensation is possible at the time of wound treatment. In some cases, local allergic reactions may occur in individuals sensitive to components of the medicinal product. With prolonged use for treatment of oral mucosa, hypertrophy of tongue papillae is possible.

If any adverse events occur, consult a physician.

Shelf life.

3 years.

The product must not be used after the expiry date stated on the packaging.

Storage conditions.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and out of reach of children.

Packaging.

40 ml, 100 ml, or 200 ml in bottles.

Prescription status.

Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer: LLC "DKP "Pharmaceutical Factory".

Manufacturer's address: Stanyshivka village, Korolova St., b. 4, Zhytomyr region, 12430, Ukraine