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IMPORTANT: Peel this label at corner and read BEFORE use. Do not tear off, re-fix for future use.

Hydrogen Peroxide Solution 6%

20 vols    -

For use as a mild skin disinfectant,

mouthwash or gargle FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

For use as a mild disinfectant for minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers or as a mouthwash and gargle.

For skin disinfection:

Adults,theaMerly and children!

•    Dilute a portion of the pe.oxJe with an

equal amount of water.    •

•    Soak some cotton wool in this 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 five times the amount of water e.g. 5ml of peroxide and 25ml of water.

•    Use this solution to rinse the mouth for 2-3 minutes.

• Repeat up to three times a day. Do not give to children under 12 years old as a mouthwash unless your doctor tells you to.

FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

Peel where shown for further precautions.

Active ingredient: hydrogen peroxide 6% w/v. Also contains: phosphoric acid (E338), phenacetin and purified water.

Do not store above 25°C. Protect from light. Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Manufactured by the licence holder:

L.C.M. Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK for Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield,

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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 or your child have....

•    An allergy to any of the ingredients listed on the front.

aDo not use the medicine..

•    On normal skin.

•    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.

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3. Further information

A If 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

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