Hydrogen Peroxide
Active ingredient · 4 therapeutic classes
Sold as PEROXYL MOUTHWASH
- Drug class
- Antiinfectives and Antiseptics For Local Oral Treatment
- Availability
- Over-the-counter
- Routes
- Topical, Oral
- Markets covered
- 2
- Products on record
- 17
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 20
Overview
Hydrogen Peroxide is an active pharmaceutical ingredient in the Antiinfectives and Antiseptics For Local Oral Treatment group (A01AB). The information below is compiled per regulator from the product labels on record, with direct links to the original documents.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 12 | February 4, 2026 |
| GB United Kingdom | MHRA | 5 | May 22, 2026 |
USUnited States· FDA
12 products
Uses
Uses first aid to help prevent the risk of infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns aids in the removal of phlegm, mucous, or other secretions associated with occasional sore mouth
How to take
GBUnited Kingdom· MHRA
5 products
Uses
As a gargle or mouthwash. As mild disinfectant for minor cuts, wounds and skin ulcers.
How to take
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 0125929d-fabe-4e… · revised January 8, 2026 [PDF]
- [2]MHRA (UK) · PL204160571 · revised June 27, 2025
- [3]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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