Hydrogen peroxide

Description overdue on 08.03.2012

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Antiseptic . The mechanism of action is based on the release of the active oxygen of hydrogen peroxide on contact with the skin, mucous membranes. Active Oxygen   It allows inactivating organic substances cleaned mechanically damaged tissue by pus and blood proteins. The active drug component refers to the group oxidants . The antiseptic effect of the drug does not allow the hydrogen peroxide to sterilize the treated surface, but temporarily reduces the number of pathogenic microorganisms. Thanks to abundant foam fails to achieve hemostasis of blood vessels as a result of small-caliber thrombotic events . Hydrogen peroxide is available as a solution.

Indications and contraindications:

festering wounds , Diseases of mucosal inflammatory at nosebleeds , Capillary bleeding from the shallow, superficial wounds. Gynecological diseases, tonsillitis . stomatitis   Hydrogen peroxide is used to deodorize and . When poisoning with potassium permanganate treatment with hydrogen peroxide is carried out in combination with 3% acetic acid (antidote). The drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance.

Side effect:

When processing drug may momentarily passing a burning sensation, discomfort. Allergic reactions are recorded very rarely.

Mode of application:

The treatment with hydrogen peroxide is carried out externally, using 1-3 percent solution. In the treatment of mucous membranes of the throat and mouth rinse using 0, 25% solution. The mucous membranes and damaged skin is recommended to treat with gauze and cotton swabs, spray. Swabs must be protected with tweezers. Acceptable jet irrigation of wounds.

Special instructions:

Hydrogen peroxide is not intended for use under occlusive dressing. Not allow any drug in the eye. Prohibited copious irrigation of cavities. Hydrogen peroxide is unstable in alkaline medium in the light to heat in the presence of complex radicals certain category of oxidants in the presence of alkali metals. Obrabatyvaniya wound surfaces with hydrogen peroxide does not protect against infection with tetanus and other dangerous infections.