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Hydrogen Peroxide is a prescription drug, available for use as Liquid. It is primarily used for the treatment of Infections.
The correct dosage of Hydrogen Peroxide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide are Skin redness, Skin Peeling, Skin Burning. Normally, these side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Hydrogen Peroxide's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Hydrogen Peroxide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Hydrogen Peroxide contraindications section.
Additionally, Hydrogen Peroxide may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Hydrogen Peroxide, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Hydrogen Peroxide is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Hydrogen Peroxide safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Hydrogen Peroxide safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on kidney, information on safety of Hydrogen Peroxide for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on the liver, information on safety of Hydrogen Peroxide for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Hydrogen Peroxide on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Hydrogen Peroxide on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Hydrogen Peroxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydrogen Peroxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hydrogen Peroxide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Hydrogen Peroxide is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Hydrogen Peroxide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Hydrogen Peroxide is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Hydrogen Peroxide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hydrogen Peroxide
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Hydrogen Peroxide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydrogen Peroxide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Hydrogen Peroxide with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 899
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Eskata™ (hydrogen peroxide)