Chemical formula: Hâ‚‚Oâ‚‚ Molecular mass: 34.015 g/mol PubChem compound: 784
Hydrogen peroxide is used as a disinfectant and deodorant. It releases oxygen when applied to tissues, the effect lasts only as long as the oxygen is being released and is of short duration. The antimicrobial effect of the liberated oxygen is reduced in the presence of organic matter.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| A01AB02 | Hydrogen peroxide | A Alimentary tract and metabolism → A01 Stomatological preparations → A01A Stomatological preparations → A01AB Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment |
| D08AX01 | Hydrogen peroxide | D Dermatologicals → D08 Antiseptics and disinfectants → D08A Antiseptics and disinfectants → D08AX Other antiseptics and disinfectants |
| S02AA06 | Hydrogen peroxide | S Sensory organs → S02 Otologicals → S02A Antiinfectives → S02AA Antiinfectives |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROGEN PEROXIDE 3% Solution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Hydrogen peroxide is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)France (FR)Hong Kong (HK)New Zealand (NZ)Poland (PL)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)United Kingdom (UK)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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