Hydrogen peroxide, the instruction for use of which describes its properties in detail, is a transparent, colorless, odorless liquid (or it may be weak specific). The reaction of the substance is slightly acidic. It has the property of rapidly decomposing under the influence of temperature and light.
Hydrogen peroxide, the instruction indicates this, has the international name (generic) Hydrogen peroxide. A medication is available in the form of a solution intended for external use.
Hydrogen peroxide has the following composition: forty milliliters of solution contain four grams of a 30% peroxide. Excipients are: E 211 (sodium benzoate) and purified water.
Hydrogen peroxide, instructions for use contain this information, belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group of disinfectants and antiseptics.
Indications for use of this medication are: stomatitis, periodontal disease, tonsillitis, gynecological diseases, purulent wounds, burns, capillary bleeding from wounds (superficial), nosebleeds. The drug is used as a deodorizing and disinfectant.
Contraindication is increased individual sensitivity to this tool. It is not recommended to enter it into deep wounds and cavities, since embolism can develop (clogging of blood vessels, accompanied by a violation of the blood supply to the organ or tissue).
It should be borne in mind that the agent in question helps painless removal of the dressing from the wound. In addition, the large volume of the resulting foam contributes to the mechanical cleaning of the wound from tissue detritus and pus.
Hydrogen peroxide, instructions for use pays special attention to this, can not be used for irrigation of cavities. It is also not recommended to allow contact of the drug with the organs of vision. If this could not be avoided, the eyes should be washed with plenty of water at room temperature.
Hydrogen peroxide, instructions for use inform about this, can not be used simultaneously with alkaline agents, as well as with complex radicals of oxidants.
To disinfect damaged tissues, a three percent solution of the substance in undiluted form is used. To rinse, dissolve one tablespoon of the drug in a glass of clean water. If you need to disinfect wounds, stop capillary bleeding or apply, it is recommended to treat problem areas with a cotton swab carefully soaked in a solution of hydrogen peroxide. The duration of therapy depends on the result achieved.
The drug in question is also widely used to discolor freckles. To do this, pigmented areas are treated with a cotton swab dipped in peroxide. In the solution, you can add lemon or grapefruit juice in a ratio of one to one. Hydrogen peroxide is also part of the body mask, which are used to get rid of acne.
Side effects that may occur as a result of using the drug are as follows: a burning sensation is likely to occur at the time of direct treatment of the skin, the integrity of which is impaired. The manifestation of local allergic reactions as a result of individual intolerance to the drug is also not ruled out. With prolonged use for treatment of the oral cavity, manifestation of hypertrophy of the lingual papillae is likely.
The drug can be purchased at a pharmacy without a prescription.
The shelf life of the medication is two years from the date indicated on the package.
Store hydrogen peroxide in a cool place (at a temperature of eight to fifteen degrees Celsius), out of the reach of children.