PEROXYL MOUTHWASH is a brand name for Hydrogen Peroxide. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: As a cleanser in the symptomatic relief of minor mouth and gum irritations.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Do not use in children under the age of 6. Peroxyl is ready to use. Rinse with 10 ml (one capful, 10 ml line within cap) for approximately one minute, then spit out. Use 3 times daily (after meals and at bedtime) or as directed by a doctor or dentist.
Adults and children over 12 years: as above.
Children between 6 - 12 years old:
Use under the supervision of an adult. The duration of the treatment should not exceed 7 days.
Method of administration:
Oromucosal use.
Some cases of mucosal irritation and swelling of the oral tissues have been reported specially with high doses or in continued use (see special warnings, above). The symptoms will resolve on stopping treatment with Peroxyl. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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DO NOT SWALLOW. If irritation persists for 7 days, is severe, is due to orthodontic appliances and/or dentures, or swelling or fever develops, the patient's condition needs to be re-evaluated by a doctor or dentist. Overdose can injure the gums and continued use of hydrogen peroxide may cause reversible hypertrophy of the papillae of the tongue known as ‘black hairy tongue’ therefore using this product at high doses or for long periods of time is not recommended.
Avoid contact with eyes. This medicine contains propylene glycol that may cause skin irritation. This medicinal product also contains flavouring with allergens (linalool and limonene). These allergens may cause allergic reactions.
This medicinal product must not be used in cases of hypersensitivity of the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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