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ATC Group: A01AB02 Hydrogen peroxide

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System

Hierarchical Position

Level
Code
Title
1
A
Alimentary tract and metabolism
2
A01
Stomatological preparations
3
A01A
Stomatological preparations
4
A01AB
Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
5
A01AB02
Hydrogen peroxide

Active Ingredients

Chemical substance
Description
Hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is used as a disinfectant and deodorant. It releases oxygen when applied to tissues, the effect lasts only as long as the oxygen is being released and is of short duration. The antimicrobial effect of the liberated oxygen is reduced in the presence of organic matter.