Hydrogen peroxide

Chemical formula: Hâ‚‚Oâ‚‚  Molecular mass: 34.015 g/mol  PubChem compound: 784

Pregnancy

All medicines should be avoided if possible during pregnancy. No evidence is available as to the safety of use of this product in this condition.

Nursing mothers

All medicines should be avoided if possible during lactation. No evidence is available as to the safety of use of this product in this condition.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

None known.

Adverse reactions


Cases of gas embolism, sometimes resulting in cardiac arrest, have been reported when hydrogen peroxide has been instilled in closed body cavities or deep surgical wounds.

Strong solutions of hydrogen peroxide produce irritating burns on the skin and mucous membranes with a white eschar. The pain disappears after about 1 hour. Continued use of the product as a mouthwash may cause reversible hypertrophy of the papillae of the tongue.

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