PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE VALENTIS
3 % cutaneous solution
Hydrogen peorxide
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
 This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use this
preparation carefully to get best results from it.
 Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
 Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice.
 You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve after 3 days.
 If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this
leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1.
What is Hydrogen peroxide Valentis and what it is used for
2.
Before you use Hydrogen peroxide Valentis
3.
How to use Hydrogen peroxide Valentis
4.
Possible side effects
5.
How to store Hydrogen peroxide Valentis
6.
Further information
1.
WHAT IS HYDROGEN PEROXIDE VALENTIS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Hydrogen peroxide is a strong oxidizing agent. It causes antiseptic effect and acts as
disinfectant, deodorant and as haemostatic aid. Its antimicrobial effect is rather short and
weak (it acts till oxygen release), but it has effect on some viruses. In addition, it effervesces
in contact with wound, therefore clears it well.
Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis is used to wash wounds and as haemostatic aid to stop minor
bleeding.
2.
BEFORE YOU USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE VALENTIS
Do not use Hydrogen peroxide Valentis:
 if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to hydrogen peroxide and/or any ingredient of
Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis;
 to wash body cavities that are not opened to the outside, because the organ can be torn,
or embolism and emphysema of the neighboring tissues can take place.
Take special care with Hydrogen peroxide Valentis:
 Hydrogen peroxide should be used only as external preparation.
 Due to the possible effect on cornea it is not recommended to disinfect contact lenses.
 The Hydrogen peroxide solution should not be heated, because heat and liquid motion
induce decomposition of hydrogen peroxide;
 Caution is adviced in case of deep and large wounds;
 Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membrane;
 This drug should not be used together with iodine and potassium permanganate.
Taking other medicines
Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other
medicines, even those not prescribed.
Hydrogen peroxide can oxidize the other used medicinal preparations; therefore their effect
can be reduced. There is possible interaction with some of the organic and strongly oxidizing
materials, metals, metal salts, alkali, iodides, permanganate, etc.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
This preparation does not resolve form the skin therefore it can be used during pregnancy and
breast-feeding.
Driving and using machines
Hydrogen Peorxide Valentis has no influence on ability to drive and use machines.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Hydrogen Peorxide Valentis
This product contain sodium benzoate which is mild irritant od skin, eye and mucous
membrane.
3.
HOW TO USE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE VALENTIS
Always take Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis exactly as stated in this lealfet or as your doctor has told
you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Cutaneous use.
Wash the wound several times a day.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4.
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis can cause side effects, although not everybody gets
them.
Usually this medicinal preparation does not induce any undesirable effects. Sporadic events of
hypersensitivity reaction (hives, pruritus) are possible. Hydrogen peroxide 3 % solution
sometimes can cause not significant skin irritation. In case of the contact with eyes it can
cause corneal injury. If it is used as mouth wash, it can cause ulcers of mucous membrane.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not mentioned in this
leaflet, please inform your doctor or pharmacist.
5.
HOW TO STORE HYDROGEN PEROXIDE VALENTIS
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not store above 25 0C.
Keep the bottle in outer carton. Protect from light.
Do not use Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The
expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to
dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6.
FURTHER INFORMATION
What Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis contains
 The active substance is hydrogen peroxide. 1 ml of preparation contains 30 mg
hydrogen peroxide.
 The other ingredients are sodium benzoate and purified water.
What Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis looks like and contents of the pack
Hydrogen Peroxide Valentis 3 % cutaneous solution is colourless, clear, odourless liquid.
This product is marketed in 50 ml or 100 ml packaging.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorization Holder:
UAB „Valentis“, Molėtų pl. 11, LT-08409 Vilnius, Lithuania
Tel.: +370 5 2701225
Faksas: +370 5 2701223
Manufacturer:
UAB „Valentis“, Taikos pr. 102, LT-51195 Kaunas, Lithuania
Tel.: +370 37 452650
Fax: +370 37 452664
This leaflet was last revised in October 2007