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Orajel 2X Mouth Sores Rinse (hydrogen peroxide/menthol)

Mucous Membrane Solution, Oral

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Hydrogen peroxide is a source of nascent oxygen and a weak topical antibacterial agent.

Hydrogen peroxide 3% topical solution is used to cleanse minor cuts or skin abrasions. More potent solutions (e.g., 20-30%) have been used as a hair bleach.

Generic name: hydrogen peroxide/menthol
Therapeutic class: Mouth-Throat-Dental - Preparations

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Dosing

Hydrogen peroxide solution is used topically as a 3% solution for cleansing minor cuts or abrasions.

Hydrogen peroxide oral topical solution (Peroxyl(R) antiseptic oral cleanser) is used as a mouthwash or rinse; the commercially available 1.5% oral solution is used undiluted. For the management of minor mouth or gum irritation, 10 mL of the solution is swished around the mouth over the affected area for at least 1 minute before expectorating. The solution may be used up to 4 times daily (after meals and at bedtime) or as directed by a clinician. Hydrogen peroxide oral topical solution is for topical use only and should not be ingested. Children younger than 12 years of age should be supervised by an adult in the use of the oral solution; for use of this preparation in children younger than 2 years of age, a dentist or physician should be consulted.

Hydrogen peroxide gel (Peroxyl(R) gel) is used topically as a 1.5% gel for cleansing minor wounds or irritations of the mouth or gums. A small amount of the gel is applied to the affected area, allowed to remain in place for at least 1 minute, and then expectorated; the gel may be used up to 4 times daily (after meals and at bedtime) or as directed by a dentist or physician. Children younger than 12 years of age should be supervised by an adult in the use of the gel; for use of the gel in children younger than 2 years of age, a dentist or physician should be consulted.

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data