HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3% Solution Ref.[9182] Active ingredients: Hydrogen peroxide

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2019  Publisher: Thornton & Ross Limited, Linthwaite Laboratories, Huddersfield, HD7 5QH

Therapeutic indications

  1. As a mild disinfectant for minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers.
  2. As a mouthwash or gargle.

Posology and method of administration

Topical.

Recommended dose and dosage schedule

  1. As a disinfectant use as required. Dress the wound with cotton wool soaked in the peroxide.
  2. As a mouthwash or gargle dilute one part of the peroxide to two parts of water (e.g. 5ml of peroxide and 10ml of water). Rinse the mouth for two to three minutes. This may be repeated up to three times daily.

As a disinfectant this product is suitable for use by adults, children and the elderly.

As a mouthwash or gargle the product is suitable for use by adults, children over 12 years and the elderly. Due to the risk of swallowing it should only be used by younger children under the instruction of a doctor.

Overdose

Accidental ingestion may cause sore throat, gastric disturbances and vomiting. Sudden evolution of oxygen may cause injury by acute distension of the stomach and internal bleeding. Water may be given to drink. Ingestion of large volumes can lead to gas embolism following evolution of oxygen in the stomach.

Shelf life

Shelf life: 24 months unopened.

Use within 28 days of first opening.

Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container.

Nature and contents of container

200ml: Round amber glass bottle with white 28mm cap with tamper evident band and EPE Saranex liner.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

None.

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