Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide
Definition
A peroxide and oxidizing agent with disinfectant, antiviral and anti-bacterial activities. Upon rinsing and gargling or topical application, hydrogen peroxide exerts its oxidizing activity and produces free radicals which leads to oxidative damage to proteins and membrane lipids. This may inactivate and destroy pathogens and may prevent spreading of infection.
Also known as Dihydrogen Dioxide, Dihydrogen Peroxide, H2O2, HOOH, Hydrogen Dioxide, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A01AB02 per RXNORM
- ATC D08AX01 per RXNORM
- ATC D11AX25 per RXNORM
- ATC S02AA06 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C28156 per NCIT
- SCTID 31231007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 387171003 per RXNORM
- UNII BBX060AN9V per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skin disorder caused by infection | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |