Hydrogen peroxide

78licensed products
1 monograph
Liquid, Solution, Mouthwash +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • First aid antiseptic
  • For minor wound cleansing
  • Antiseptic/Medicated/Antibacterial wound cleanser
  • Kills (harmful) bacteria/germs (on minor wounds)
  • Effective in destroying (harmful) bacteria to provide antiseptic cleansing (of minor wounds)
  • Helps to prevent/reduce the risk of infection in minor cuts and scratches

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionFor external use only (US FDA 2023).
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water (US FDA 1994).
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen or persist after 7 days, or if irritation develops (US FDA 2023).
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away (US FDA 2013; US FDA 1994; Zimmerman 1993).
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a thyroid disease (US FDA 2013).
cautionAsk a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
contraindicationDo not use in the eyes or over large areas of the body (US FDA 2023).
contraindicationDo not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns (US FDA 2023).
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (US FDA 2013).
contraindicationDo not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the product.
adverse_reactionRare anaphylactic reactions have been known to occur (Gray et al. 2013; Palobart et al. 2009; Yoshida et al. 2008).

Alternative Names

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0.1 - 0.13%(common)0.1 - 0.2%(common)Hydrogen peroxide(common)Povidone-iodine(common)1-Ethenyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer compound with iodine1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymers, iodine complexBenzalkonium chlorideBenzethonium chlorideHydrogen peroxide

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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3 %47 licensed products
1.5 %12 licensed products
3 % (w/v)7 licensed products
0.125 %5 licensed products
0.3 %5 licensed products
1 % (w/w)5 licensed products
1.7 %5 licensed products
3 % (w/w)3 licensed products
3 percent3 licensed products
7.8 % (w/w)3 licensed products

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