hydrogen peroxide (H2O2, Eskata)

Introduction

Active oxygen metabolite produced in redox reactions.

Pharmacology

Topical agent

Indications

• wound cleaning
• treatment of local superficial infection
• raised seborrheic keratosis

Dosage

• mouthwash: dilute with equal volume of water
• used with bandage changes

Eskata: 40% (applied with penlike applicator by healthcare provider)

Adverse effects

• skin or mucous membrane irritation

Mechanism of action

• antibacterial action
• cleanses wound
• deodorant

More general terms

• hydroperoxide
• other antibiotic

Component of

• h2o2/menthol
• 4 dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid/h2o2/lactic acid
• h2o2/lactic acid/oxycodone
• h2o2/lactic acid
• benzenesulfonic acid/h2o2/lactic acid/oxycodone
• benzenesulfonic acid/h2o2/lactic acid

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=784