PHARMACYS PRESCRIPTION HYDROGEN PEROXIDE

Active ingredient (by volume)

Hydrogen peroxide 3%

First aid antiseptic/oral debriding agent.

Warnings

For external use only.

Stop use and ask a doctor if: the condition persists or gets worse, sore mouth symptoms do not improve within 7 days, irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens, swelling, rash or fever develops.

Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. If swallowed, seek professional or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions

First aid antiseptic:

Clean affected area; apply small amount of product on affected area 1-3 times a day; may be covered with a sterile bandage; if bandage, 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 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.

Inactive ingredient

Purified water, also contains 0.001% Phosphoric acid as a stabilizer.

Do not use

In the eyes or apply over large areas of the body; longer than one week; on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or on serious burns.

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