Patient leaflet - Hydrogen Peroxide solution (3%) BP 10 Vols
1. Before you use this medicine
□ Do not use the medicine if you have…
- An allergy to any of the ingredients listed on the front.
□ Do not use the medicine…
- On normal skin and eyes.
- In closed body cavities or surgical wounds.
- As an enema.
- To disinfect surgical instruments.
- This product may bleach fabrics.
A Pregnant or breastfeeding…
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution should not be used in pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding unless the doctor has told you to do so.
CARRIER:
51.5MM
(50MM HINGE)
1.5MM
170MM
HD7 5QH, UK.
PIP: 108–6651
200ml e
PL 00240/5106R 92790511812
2. possible side effects
Like all medicines, Hydrogen Peroxide Solution can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone.
Possible side effects of strong solutions are:
- Irritating burns on the skin and other soft tissues of the body producing o white patch of dead tissue. The pain from this will disappear after about an hour.
Contlnualuseasamouthwash may cause:
- Temporaryswelling of the tongue.
If you noticetheseor any other side effects, stop use and tell yourdoctororpharmacist.They will tell you what to do.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
92790511812
1.5MM
170MM
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3. Further information
Alt you accidentally swallow some see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
- Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Return any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal.
1.5MM
51.5MM
(50MM HINGE)