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Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidising agent.
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Hydrogen peroxide is an oxidising agent.
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For skin disinfection, particularly cleansing and deodorising wounds and ulcers ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Adult: Use 3% and 6% solutions (consult product literature) CRYSTACIDE ® Superficial bacterial skin infection ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: Apply 2–3 times a day for up to 3 weeks ▶Adult: Apply 2–3 times a day for up to 3 weeks Localised non-bullous impetigo [in patients who are not systemically unwell or at high risk of complications] ▶TO THE SKIN ▶Child: Apply 2–3 times a day for 5–7 days ▶Adult: Apply 2–3 times a day for 5–7 days l UNLICENSED USE ▶In children Licensed for use in children (age range not specified by manufacturer).
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Closed body cavities (in adults). deep wounds. large wounds. use as disinfection agent for surgical instruments (in adults). use as enema (in adults). use during surgery (in adults)
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Avoid on eyes. avoid on healthy skin. incompatible with products containing iodine or potassium permanganate
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The BP directs that when hydrogen peroxide is prescribed, hydrogen peroxide solution 6% (20 vols) should be dispensed. Strong solutions of hydrogen peroxide which contain 27% (90 vols) and 30% (100 vols) are only for the preparation of weaker solutions. CRYSTACIDE ® For choice of therapy, see Skin infections, antibacterial therapy p. 540. l HANDLING AND STORAGE Hydrogen peroxide bleaches fabric.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: liquid Cream EXCIPIENTS: May contain Edetic acid (edta), propylene glycol ▶Crystacide (Reig Jofre UK Ltd) Hydrogen peroxide 10 mg per 1 gram Crystacide 1% cream | 25 gram p £8.07 DT = £8.07 | 40 gram p £11.62 Liquid ▶Hydrogen peroxide (Non-proprietary) Hydrogen peroxide 60 mg per 1 ml Hydrogen peroxide 6% solution | 200 ml G £0.67 DT = £0.67 | 500 ml G £3.28 | 2000 ml G £9.59 Hydrogen peroxide 90 mg per 1 ml Hydrogen peroxide 9% solution | 200 ml G £0.72 DT = £0.72 Hydrogen peroxide 30 ml per 1 litre Hydrogen peroxide 3% solution | 200 ml G £0.63 DT = £0.63
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Use 3% and 6% solutions (consult product
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Apply 2–3 times a day for up to 3 weeks
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Apply 2–3 times a day for up to 3 weeks
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Apply 2–3 times a day for 5–7 days
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Apply 2–3 times a day for 5–7 days
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