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Hydrogen Peroxide

Dosage form
SOLUTION
Labeler
Jianerkang Medical Co., Ltd
Label updated
2025-01-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Hydrogen peroxide USP 3% w/v

Purpose

First aid antiseptic

Use
  • first aid to help decrease the risk of skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

  • in the eyes or apply over large areas of 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
  • 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
  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • if bandaged, let dry first
Other information
  • not made with natural rubber latex
  • protect from freezing, avoid excessive heat
Inactive ingredient

water

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 3fce67c9-14e9-4e26-bb7f-9375a7f84a8a · Version 1
NDC: 34645-0027