Hydrogen Peroxide Solution (3%) Bp 10 Vols
IMPORTANT: Peel this label at corner and read BEFORE use. Do not tear off, re-fix for future use.
Do not give to children under 12 years old as a mouthwash
unless your doctor tells you to.
For use as a mild skin disinfectant, mouthwash or gargle
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
L
For use as a mild disinfectant for minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers or as a mouthwash and gargle.
For skin disinfection:
Adults, the elderly and children:
• Soak ~ome cotton wool in the solution and use it to dress the wound as required.
As a mouthwash or gargle:
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:
• Dilute a portion of the peroxide with twice the amount of water e.g. 5ml of peroxide and 10ml of water.
• Use this solution to rinse the mouth for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Repeat up to three times a day.
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Peel where shown for further precautions.
Active ingredient: hydrogen peroxide 3% w/v. Also contains: phosphoric acid (E338), phenacetin and purified water.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original container.
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Manufactured by the licence holder Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield,
HD7 5QH, UK. PL 00240/5106R
PIP: 108-6651 22745311
C\J
O'
O
O'
o
O
LT\
\
This medicine contains hydrogen peroxide, a disinfectant and deodorant. It kills bacteria by releasing oxygen when in contact with body tissues.
1. Before you use this medicine
□ Do not use the medicine if you have....
• An allergy to any of the ingredients listed on the front.
□ Do not use the medicine..
• On normal skin and eyes.
• In closed body cavities or surgical wounds.
• As an enema.
• To disinfect surgical instruments.
• This product may bleach fabrics.
A Pregnant or breastfeeding..
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Hydrogen Peroxide Solution should not be used in pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding unless the doctor has told you to do so.
2. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Hydrogen Peroxide Solution can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone.
Possible side effects of strong solutions are:
• Irritating burns on the skin and other soft tissues of the body producing a white patch of dead tissue. The pain from this will disappear after about an hour.
Continual use as a mouthwash may cause:
• Temporary swelling of the tongue.
If you notice these or any other side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do. Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
22745311
Fonts Used |
Helvetica |
Hlevetica Neue |
CO ccr u O |
Optima BQ |
uo > ’c Z> | |||
Colours Used |
Process Cyan |
Process Magenta |
Process Yellow |
Process Black |
Keyline (non-printing) |
Text Free Area (non-printing) |
gj 'm a5 | |
□□ |
■ |
□ |
• | |||||
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 3% 10 vols |
Landscape peelable label |
E o o CM |
22745311 |
65mm x 170mm |
2 Date 28.04.2015 | |||
Product Title |
Component |
Pack Size |
IG Code |
Dimensions |
o z H O o Q. |
3. Further information
Alf you accidentally swallow some see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
• Do not use after the expiry date. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Return any unused medicine to the pharmacy for disposal.
What the medicine looks like
Hydrogen Peroxide Solution is a colourless liquid.
It is supplied in 200ml bottles.
This label was last revised in May 2015
22745311