Hydrogen peroxide, 3% 100 ml

Antiseptic agent from the group of antioxidants.

In contact of hydrogen peroxide with damaged skin or mucous membranes, active oxygen is released, mechanical cleansing and inactivation of organic substances (proteins, blood, pus) occurs.

The antiseptic action is not sterilizing, with its use only a temporary reduction in the number of microorganisms.

The abundant foaming promotes clotting and stopping bleeding from small vessels.

Indications

Active ingredient

Composition

Active ingredient: hydrogen peroxide medical from 7.5 to 11 g (depending on the actual content of hydrogen peroxide in the initial substance is equivalent to hydrogen peroxide content of 3 g (from 30 to 40%));

Auxiliary substances:

Sodium benzoate – 0.05 g;

Purified water – up to 100 ml

How to take, the dosage

Over the body, topically.

For external use it is used 1-3% solution, for gargling of the mouth and throat, application on mucous membranes – 0.25% solution (3% solution is diluted with water at a ratio of 1:11).

Damaged areas of the skin or mucous membranes are treated with a cotton or gauze swab dipped in the drug solution.

The tampons should be held with tweezers. Jet irrigation of the wound surface is possible.

Special Instructions

It is not recommended to use the product under occlusive dressings. Eye contact should be avoided! Do not use for cavity irrigation!

Wound treatment with hydrogen peroxide solution does not guarantee against infection with tetanus and other wound infections.

The 3% solution is used orally in toxicological practice as an antidote (in combination with 3% acetic acid solution) in potassium permanganate poisoning.

Impact on the ability to drive vehicles and mechanisms. No effect.

No special precautions are required when disposing of unused drug.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Side effects

Allergic reactions (rare), burning sensation in the wound area.

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