Drug Action
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidising agent.
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Extracted information for Hydrogen peroxide only.
Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidising agent.
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Oral hygiene (with hydrogen peroxide 6%) ▶BY MOUTH USING MOUTHWASH ▶Child: Rinse or gargle 15 mL 2–3 times a day for 2–3 minutes, to be diluted in half a tumblerful of warm water ▶Adult: Rinse or gargle 15 mL 2–3 times a day for 2–3 minutes, to be diluted in half a tumblerful of warm water PEROXYL ® Oral hygiene ▶BY MOUTH USING MOUTHWASH ▶Child 6–17 years: Rinse or gargle 10 mL 3 times a day for about 1 minute, for maximum 7 days, to be used after meals and at bedtime ▶Adult: Rinse or gargle 10 mL up to 4 times a day for about 1 minute, to be used after meals and at bedtime
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When prepared extemporaneously, the BP states Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash, BP consists of hydrogen peroxide 6% solution (= approx. 20 volume) BP. l HANDLING AND STORAGE Hydrogen peroxide bleaches fabric. l PROFESSION SPECIFIC INFORMATION Dental practitioners’ formulary Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash may be prescribed.
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Extracted information for Hydrogen peroxide only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Mouthwash ▶Peroxyl (Colgate-Palmolive (UK) Ltd) Hydrogen peroxide 15 mg per 1 ml Peroxyl 1.5% mouthwash sugar- free | 300 ml G £2.94 DT = £2.94
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Rinse or gargle 15 mL 2–3 times a day for
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First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.
Rinse or gargle 10 mL 3 times a day for
This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.
Candidate age grouping · source page 1298