6 Official Monographs & Hydrogen Peroxide

purified by distillation, occurs as clear, colorless, odorless liquid and contains no other substance

pyrogen free distilled water (free from bacteria causing fever)

injectable water that can prevent the growth of bacteria

water for compounding nasal preparations

official water used in the extemporaneous compounding of parenterals for either IV or IM injection

(H2O2) also known as Thenard's oxygenated acid or Agua Oxinada

____ solution (10 volumes) is used in antiseptic for wounds

____ solution (20 volumes) is used to bleach skin, hair, and fabrics

Pharmacological use of H2O2 is for _______ and can whiten teeth but prolong use can cause hairy tongue