Hydrogen peroxide solution treats raised skin growths. A healthcare provider will give this solution to you. It’s for external use only. Report any side effects, like skin irritation, to your provider.
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HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (HY druh juhn puh ROK syd) treats seborrheic keratosis, a condition that causes raised dark spots on the skin.
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This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): CLEAR CARE PLUS with HydraGlyde, Proxacol
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
This medication is for external use only. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
This does not apply.
Interactions are not expected. Do not use any other skin products on the same area of skin without talking to your care team.
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may be some time before you see the benefit from this medication. Another treatment may be needed.
This medication can cause severe eye injury during application. Tell your care team if this medication gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose during application. If it gets into your eyes, flush both eyes with water for 15 to 30 minutes. Your care team may send you for further treatment if needed.
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
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