Hydrogen peroxide (solution)

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# Overview
Hydrogen peroxide (solution) is an antiseptic that is FDA approved for the treatment of removal of secretions associated with sore mouth.   Common adverse reactions include skin irritation, Skin and mucous membranes, hypertrophy of tongue papillae, with prolonged use as mouthwash..

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- For External Use Only
- Directions
- Apply locally as needed

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
- Ask a doctor before use if injures are
- Deep or puncture wounds
- Serious Burns
- Stop Use and Ask a doctor if
- infection occurs
- redness, irritation, swelling or pain persists or increase

### Precautions
- Keep out of reach of children
- In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or consult a Poison Control Center immediately

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): 
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) with respect to geriatric patients.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Topical

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

# Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Pharmacology in the drug label.

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

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# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Hydrogen peroxide (solution) in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Hydrogen peroxide (solution) interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Brand Names in the drug label.

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Hydrogen peroxide (solution) Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price