RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Product Information
Hydrogen peroxide solution 9% is used as a skin disinfectant for minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers or as a mouthwash or gargling solution.
This is a Pharmacy Medicine item. We will ask you to complete a questionnaire to ensure this is appropriate for you which our pharmacist will check.
Features
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution is a colourless solution.
Warning or Restrictions
•For external use only.
•Do not use in children under the age of 12 years old as a mouthwash or gargling solution.
•Not for use in closed body cavities or on surgical wounds due to the risk of oxygen released into the circulation causing gas embolism.
•Not for use as a disinfection agent for surgical instruments (particularly endoscopes).
•This product can bleach fabrics.
•Please consult your pharmacist or doctor before using this medicine if you are currently pregnant, likely to get pregnant or breastfeeding.
•Please consult your pharmacist or doctor if you are currently taking any other medicines as this may cause an interaction.
•If you think you may be allergic to any of the ingredients contained in this medicine, please seek medical advice before taking.
•If you have any questions after you have bought this medication, please speak to your pharmacist.
Product Specification
Product code: 225338
Product Uses
For skin disinfectant- adults, the elderly and children: dilute a portion of the peroxide with an equal amount of water. Soak some cotton wool in this solution and use it to dress the wound as required.
As a mouthwash or gargle- adults, the elderly and children over 12 years: dilute a portion of the peroxide with eight times the amount of water e.g. 5ml of peroxide and 40ml of water. Use this solution to rinse the mouth for 2-3 minutes.
Repeat up to 3 times a day.