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 used to preserve the medicinal products

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

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Hydrogen Peroxide Solution

₹30/Solution

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₹32/solution

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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

Therapeutic Class

DERMA

Action Class

Antiseptics and disinfectants

Patient concerns

How to use hydrogen peroxide for throat problem.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

I do not recommend this as the medication for throat infection

Pain in ears due to using some ear cleaners. The same problem occured to me a year earlier. I am taking the previous prescribtion which is giving me relief for 6-8 hours but then the problem starts again. I am attaching my previous prescribtion.

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

May be you are putting hydrogen peroxide in ear which can burn ear drum. Get your ear checked. There can be infection or perforation in ear

User feedback

What are you using Hydrogen Peroxide Solution for?

Others

60%

Infections

40%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

67%

Average

33%

What were the side-effects while using Hydrogen Peroxide Solution?

Edema

100%

Top Dermatologists

Dr. Atula Gupta

MBBS, MD

4.3 ★

Dr. Anuj Pall

MBBS, MD, PhD, Certification

5 ★

Dr. Ramanjit Singh

MBBS, MD, Certification

4.5 ★

4.6 ★

4.5 ★

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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: Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd

Address: Procter & Gamble, India P&G plaza, Cardinal Gracias Road, Chakala, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400099

Country of origin: India

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