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Hydrogen Peroxide

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Amerifoods Trading Co
Label updated
2026-01-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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Active ingredient

Hydrogen peroxide (stablized) 3%

Purpose

First Aid Antiseptic

Oral debriding agent

Use
  • first aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
  • aids in the removal of phlegm, mucus, or other secretions assoicated with occasional sore mouth
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use
  • in the eyes or apply over large areas of the the body
  • longer than 1 week
Ask a doctor before use if you have

deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • the condition persists or gets worse
  • sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
  • irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens
  • swelling, rash, or fever develops
Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

First aid antiseptic:

  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of product on the affected area 1 to 3 times a day
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • if bandaged, let dry first

Oral debriding agent (oral rinse): adults and children 2 years of age and over:

  • mix with an equal amount of water
  • swish around in the mouth over the affected area for at least 1 minute and then spit out
  • use up to 4 times daily after meals and at bedtime or as directed by a dentist or doctor

  • children under 12 years of ago should be supervised in the use
  • children under 2 years of age: consult a dentist or doctor
Other information

keep tightly closed and at controlled room temperature.  Do not shake bottle.  Hold sprayer tip away from face when opening.

Inactive ingredients

purified water

adverse reactions

DISTRIBUTED BY: AMERIFOODS TRADING CO.

P.O. BOX 512377, LOS ANGELES, CA 90051-0377

Pat. D675, 101

principal display panel

61504-871-43

Iris ®

Hydrogen

Peroxide

TOPICAL SOLUTION USP

First Aid Antiseptic/Oral Debriding Agent

For Treatment of Minor Cuts & Abrasions

For use as a Gargle or Rinse

Square bottle uses less plastic than a similarly sized round bottle

Recyclable (if available in your area)

DO NOT USE IF PRINTED SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING

NET 16 FL OZ (1 PT) 473 mL

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 38b15693-7e5f-4c85-915e-9937ea018a83 · Version 14
NDC: 61504-871