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Hydrogen peroxide

67licensed products
1 monograph
Liquid, Solution, Mouthwash +2

Health Canada Monographs

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Approved Health Claims

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  • Antiseptic/Medicated/Antibacterial wound cleanserApplies to: All products
  • Effective in destroying (harmful) bacteria to provide antiseptic cleansing (of minor wounds)Applies to: All products
  • First aid antisepticApplies to: All products
  • For minor wound cleansingApplies to: All products
  • Helps to prevent/reduce the risk of infection in minor cuts and scratchesApplies to: All products
  • Kills (harmful) bacteria/germs (on minor wounds)Applies to: All products

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Hydrogen peroxide until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyDo not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in the productFirst Aid Antiseptics · Products containing a medicinal ingredient from Table 2

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
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 developsApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use in the eyes or over large areas of the bodyApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use on deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burnsApplies to: All products

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 %33 licensed products
1.5 %11 licensed products
3 % (v/v)5 licensed products
1 % (w/w)4 licensed products
3 % (w/v)4 licensed products
3 % (w/w)4 licensed products
3 percent4 licensed products
0.12 %3 licensed products
0.15 % (w/w)3 licensed products
1.25 %3 licensed products

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