Hydrogen peroxide

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MEDICAL USE OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT 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. Topical solution.

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 cleansing of the wound surface and inactivation of organic substances (proteins, blood, pus). When the medicinal product is applied, only a temporary reduction in the number of microorganisms occurs. The preparation has a hemostatic effect.

Clinical characteristics.

Indications.

The drug is used to stop capillary bleeding in case of superficial tissue injury, epistaxis, for treatment of mucous membranes in stomatitis, periodontitis, tonsillitis, gynecological diseases, as well as in purulent wounds.

Contraindications.

Hypersensitivity to the drug.

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

The product is unstable in alkaline environments, in the presence of metals, complex 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 rules for using the medicinal product, as this may harm health.

Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Can be used.

Ability to affect reaction speed when driving or operating machinery.

Does not affect.

Method of administration and dosage.

Hydrogen peroxide solution is applied to the injured skin area for wound disinfection per se (i.e., without dilution). For mouth rinsing, dilute 1 tablespoon in 1 glass of water; for applications, wound surface treatment, and control of 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.

Use as directed.

Overdose.

Not observed.

Side effects.

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

If any adverse events occur, consult a physician!

Shelf life.

2 years.

Do not use the medicinal product after the expiry date stated on the package!

Storage conditions.

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25 °C, in the original packaging.

Keep out of reach of children.

Packaging.

100 ml, 200 ml in bottles.

Release category.

Over-the-counter.

Manufacturer.

LLC "Pharma Cherkasy".

Manufacturer's address.

14A Surikova Street, Cherkasy, Ukraine, 18007