Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Product introduction
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution is an antiseptic and antifungal agent used on the wounded skin to prevent infection. When applied to the skin, it releases oxygen and causes effervescence (foams). This helps remove dead skin and cleans the wound making the recovery process faster.
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution is for external use only. You should always use it exactly as your doctor has told you. The affected area should be clean and dry before application. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. You can help this medicine work better by keeping the affected areas clean, making sure they are dry and washing your hands before and after treating the infection.
The most common side effects are scaling of skin, itching, redness of skin, stinging sensation, and swelling. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
Uses of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
- Wound infection
Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
In Wound infection
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution is an antiseptic that is used for the treatment and prevention of wound infection. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing microbes, thereby preventing abrasions, cuts, or any break in the skin from getting infected. Keep the affected area clean and use the medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide
- Skin peeling
- Itching
- Stinging sensation
- Erythema (skin redness)
- Edema (swelling)
How to use Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use.
How Hydrogen Peroxide Solution works
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution is an antiseptic. When applied on the skin, it works by releasing oxygen and causes effervescence. This helps remove dead skin and cleans the wound.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Hydrogen Peroxide Solution?
If you miss a dose of Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Hydrogen Peroxide Solution should be applied on skin 2 to 3 times a day or as suggested by the doctor.
- Do not skip any dose and complete the course as suggested.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Consult your doctor if your skin condition has not improved 7 days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if redness and irritation last for a longer period of time.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Homogeneous other Non-Metal Compound
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
DERMA
Action Class
Antiseptics & Disinfectants
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Hydrogen Peroxide Solution
Once A Day
97%
Twice A Day
3%
What are you using Hydrogen Peroxide Solution for?
Others
79%
Infections
21%
How much was the improvement?
Average
55%
Excellent
33%
Poor
12%
What were the side-effects while using Hydrogen Peroxide Solution?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Hydrogen Peroxide Solution?
With or witho*
70%
With food
30%
*With or without food
Please rate Hydrogen Peroxide Solution on price
Expensive
57%
Average
23%
Not Expensive
20%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- ScienceDirect. Hydrogen Peroxide. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Comed Chemicals Ltd
Address: 2nd Floor, Sun Plaza-I, Nr. Vadsar Bridge, GIDC Road, Makarpura, Vadodara - 390 010.
Country of origin: India
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