Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid
hydrogen peroxide Audio
hy·dro·gen per·ox·ide [ hy-droh-jen peh-rok-side ]
Brand Names:
ActiveOxy; Astri-UC; Eskata; Oxy Gard; Oxycide; Perox-102; Perox-105; Perox-50; Perox-Aid; Perox-A-Mint; Peroxi-Fresh; Peroxy Shield; Peroxyl; Preop; Pur-Oxy; Teat Dip-HP10
Effect:
Unknown Physiological Effect
May Prevent:
Skin Diseases, Infectious
May Treat:
Surgical Wound Infection
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to hydrogen peroxide:
  • A chemical used in bleaches, dyes, cleansers, antiseptics, and disinfectants. In a concentrated form, it is toxic and irritating to tissues.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • 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.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A strong oxidizing agent used in aqueous solution as a ripening agent, bleach, and topical anti-infective. It is relatively unstable and solutions deteriorate over time unless stabilized by the addition of acetanilide or similar organic materials.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • Strong oxidizing agent and disinfectant, H2O2, used in aqueous solution as a bleach and topical anti-infective.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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