Hydrogen peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Drug interactions
- 11. Analogs
- 12. Terms and conditions of storage
- 13. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 14. Reviews
- 15. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Hydrogen peroxide
ATX code: D08AX01
Active ingredient: Hydrogen peroxide (Hydrogen peroxide)
Producer: Omsk Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Samaramedprom (Russia), Kemerovo Pharmaceutical Factory (Russia), Permpharmacy (Russia), Pharmaceutical Factory Izhevsk (Russia)
Description and photo update: 04.06.2018
Prices in pharmacies: from 6 rubles.
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Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic drug.
Release form and composition
Dosage form - solution for local and external use: colorless, transparent, odorless (40 or 100 ml in a bottle, in a cardboard box 1 bottle).
Composition of 100 ml solution:
- active substance: medical hydrogen peroxide - 7.5-11 g [depending on the actual content of hydrogen peroxide in the original substance is equivalent to the content of hydrogen peroxide - 3 g (from 30 to 40%)];
- auxiliary components: sodium benzoate, purified water.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Hydrogen peroxide is an antiseptic, belongs to the group of antioxidants. The action of the drug is due to the release of active oxygen at the time of its contact with damaged areas of the skin or mucous membrane, which leads to softening and separation of necrotic tissue areas, as well as clots of pus and blood. It does not have a sterilizing effect, the decrease in the number of microorganisms under its influence is temporary. In addition, abundant foaming leads to a cessation of bleeding from small vessels.
Indications for use
- inflammation of the mucous membranes;
- purulent wounds;
- capillary bleeding from superficial wounds;
- nosebleeds.
Also, the agent is used for disinfection and deodorization for tonsillitis, angina, stomatitis, gynecological diseases.
Contraindications
According to the instructions, hydrogen peroxide is contraindicated for persons with increased sensitivity to its components.
Relative contraindications are hyperthyroidism, decompensated kidney and liver diseases, dermatitis herpetiformis.
Instructions for the use of hydrogen peroxide: method and dosage
According to indications, hydrogen peroxide is used externally, treating damaged surfaces with a cotton or gauze swab (it should be held with tweezers) dipped in a solution of the drug. Jet irrigation of the treated surface is allowed.
When applied on the skin, use a 1-3% solution, on the mucous membranes and when rinsing the throat - 0.25% solution (to obtain it, dilute a 3% solution with water in a ratio of 1:11).
Side effects
Allergic reactions may occur, as well as burning sensation during surface treatment.
Overdose
Overdose symptoms: irritation of the upper respiratory tract (burns, laryngospasm). In case of ingestion of the drug, irritation of the gastrointestinal mucosa, hemoglobinuria, hemolysis is possible. The lethal dose of the drug is 3 g.
Recommended gastric lavage with 0.5% sodium thiosulfate solution, sodium bicarbonate solutions, intravenous administration of sodium thiosulfate 30% at a dose of up to 300 ml.
special instructions
The use of hydrogen peroxide to treat a wound does not guarantee protection against tetanus and other wound infections.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
It is not recommended to use the drug under occlusive dressings, as well as for irrigation of cavities.
A solution of hydrogen peroxide 3% in combination with a 3% solution of acetic acid is used in toxicological practice as an antidote for potassium permanganate poisoning.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
The use of hydrogen peroxide is allowed according to indications during pregnancy and lactation.
Drug interactions
The solution is unstable in the presence of metal salts, complex radicals of some oxidants, in an alkaline medium, in the light and in heat.
Analogs
The analogue of hydrogen peroxide is Parkon.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store away from light, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C. Keep out of the reach of children.
The term of the injury is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
Available without a prescription.
Reviews about hydrogen peroxide
Reviews of hydrogen peroxide on the network are positive. Among the advantages of the drug are the ease of treatment of wounds, the absence of discomfort when using it, a quick stop of bleeding, as well as the low cost of the drug.
Price for Hydrogen Peroxide in pharmacies
The approximate price for hydrogen peroxide is 7 rubles. per bottle containing 40 ml of the drug.
Hydrogen peroxide: prices in online pharmacies
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Hydrogen peroxide 3% solution for local and external use 40 ml 1 pc. RUB 6 Buy |
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Hydrogen peroxide 3% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 7 Buy |
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Hydrogen peroxide 3% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 8 Buy |
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Hydrogen peroxide 3% solution for local and external use 100 ml 1 pc. RUB 10 Buy |
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Hydrogen peroxide 3% disinfectant solution 100 ml 1 pc. 12 RUB Buy |
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Anna Kozlova Medical journalist About the author
Education: Rostov State Medical University, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
