1.5% Hydrogen Peroxide: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions

Brand names: PEROXY SHIELD MOUTH SORE

# Hydrogen Peroxide 1.5% - What You Need to Know Hydrogen peroxide at 1.5% strength is a common antiseptic and cleaning solution used to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and wounds. It works by bubbling away dirt and dead skin cells from the wound, which helps keep it clean. You can also use it to rinse your mouth and gums if you have minor mouth irritation or sore gums. This product is available without a prescription and can be found in most medicine cabinets and drugstores. When using hydrogen peroxide, follow the directions on the package carefully and only use it on the skin or inside the mouth as directed. Never swallow it, and keep it away from young children who might accidentally drink it. Stop using the product and call a doctor if your wound shows signs of serious infection, if you have deep puncture wounds, or if your condition gets worse instead of better. Always store hydrogen peroxide in a cool place and keep the bottle tightly closed when you're not using it. If you have questions about whether this product is right for your specific situation, ask your pharmacist or doctor first.

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Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)

  • CHEMICAL INJURY3 reports
  • ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT2 reports
  • APPLICATION SITE BURN2 reports
  • OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT2 reports
  • PRODUCT CONTAINER ISSUE2 reports
  • ABDOMINAL TENDERNESS1 reports
  • BEZOAR1 reports
  • BURNING SENSATION1 reports
  • BURNS FIRST DEGREE1 reports
  • CHEMICAL BURN1 reports

Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.

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