Hydrogen peroxide: in what cases and how to take it correctly

12/21/2021

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Co-author, editor and medical expert – Maksimov Alexander Alekseevich.

Hydrogen peroxide was discovered in 1818 by L.Zh.Thenar. Chemical designation H2O2. The substance itself is an almost colorless (pale blue) viscous substance. Hydrogen peroxide without impurities is an unstable substance; it has the ability to decompose to water and oxygen, releasing a large amount of heat. Unlimitedly soluble in water, alcohols and ethers. There is a 31% solution on sale called “Perhydrol”. Due to its oxidizing properties, hydrogen peroxide acts as an antiseptic. For medical use, a 3% H2O22 solution is used.

When peroxide gets on biological substrates (damaged mucous membranes, microbes), active oxygen is released, which destroys cell membranes, thereby providing an antiseptic effect and cleansing the oropharyngeal mucosa from pathogens and cellular detritus. It also has hemostatic properties1.

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How to treat wounds with hydrogen peroxide

First of all, hydrogen peroxide is valued for its therapeutic effect. It is often used to treat wounds. The solution can be applied to small wounds, which will remove dead tissue, prevent the spread of germs and stop bleeding. In this case, peroxide can be used once. With frequent use, you can stop the spread of beneficial bacteria involved in healing wounds.

For infectious acne, the solution can be used to treat the affected areas, which will speed up the healing process.

How to take peroxide correctly

The specifics of treatment depend on what disease caused the runny nose. For example, if it is caused by a cold, it is enough to add a few drops of peroxide to the saline solution to rinse the nose. For neurological pathological conditions, it is necessary to drip a weak solution of peroxide into each nostril .

If you have a very severe runny nose, you can soak cotton swabs in a weak peroxide solution and insert them into the nasal cavity. Turundas should be kept for no longer than 5-10 minutes. If a burning sensation occurs, you should pull them out immediately, otherwise severe irritation of the mucous membrane may occur.

How to dye your hair with hydrogen peroxide

You can dye your hair with the solution. It is especially good at covering regrown dark roots on bleached hair. It is necessary to blot the roots with the solution and leave for 30 minutes, then rinse well under warm water.

The product is also effective for gradual lightening with oxen. To do this, you will need to take equal amounts of water and hydrogen peroxide and add them to the sprayer. Then you need to spray the solution onto the strands and distribute evenly with a comb. Wait until completely absorbed. If you periodically carry out such manipulations, you will notice how the strands begin to lighten.

Disinfection with hydrogen peroxide

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hydrogen peroxide kills fungi, bacteria, viruses and mold spores. It is a stable and effective antiseptic against viruses when used on hard, non-porous surfaces. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a powerful disinfectant that kills bacteria such as staph

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This is because hydrogen peroxide in fully concentrated form is too strong for home use and is actually used as rocket fuel and a bleaching and corrosive agent in manufacturing.

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a highly reactive substance and acts on microbes by oxidation. This process occurs when reactive oxygen atoms interact with the electrons of other cells, resulting in the destruction of the cell walls that form the bacteria.

To get a 6% solution, you need to dilute the peroxide with water in a ratio of 1/6. To get 500 ml of a six percent solution you need to wear gloves, take a 500 ml container and a funnel. Take 75 ml of 37% peroxide, pour it into a container and add 387 ml of water so that the total volume is 462 ml. (75 ml of peroxide multiplied by 5.17 = 387.75 ml of water) therefore 387.75 + 75 = 462.75 ml of a six percent solution. Next, pour it into a spray bottle and we can begin to disinfect

Is it possible to put hydrogen peroxide in your ears?

Drops are effective in the presence of an ear infection, as well as in cases of blockage in the ear. But if you have such problems, you should not rely on hydrogen peroxide alone, but you need to inform a specialist about this, otherwise the problem may only worsen.

Earwax is not an infection, but it can cause blockages. In this case, you can use a couple of drops of hydrogen peroxide and olive oil. Instill the resulting solution into the ears. After the procedure, you can rinse your ears a little under warm water.

Some people claim that if you drop 2-3 drops of the solution into your ears, it will help get rid of flu germs and viral diseases.

Precautionary measures

Hydrogen peroxide has many beneficial cleaning and disinfecting properties on its own. However, you need to be careful when mixing it with other substances. For example, you should not mix hydrogen peroxide with bleach, or hydrogen peroxide with white vinegar, in the same container because such mixtures can cause undesirable effects. However, you can wipe down the surface with hydrogen peroxide first and then vinegar (not mixing!) as a powerful way to combat bacteria and viruses on hard surfaces.

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Is it possible to brush your teeth with baking soda and hydrogen peroxide?

Hydrogen peroxide is used to whiten teeth. To do this, you need to rinse your mouth with the product for 20-30 seconds and then spit it out.

You can make toothpaste using hydrogen peroxide at home. To do this, you need to mix it with baking soda.

Regularly performing such procedures will make your teeth whiter. In addition, toothpaste based on soda and peroxide helps combat bad breath.

Instructions for use of hydrogen peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide is a colorless, odorless liquid. Used as a disinfectant. The chemical basis of the drug - hydrogen peroxide - is an antioxidant. Upon contact with the skin, it releases active oxygen, due to which the harmful environment is destroyed and wounds are cleaned.

You can buy hydrogen peroxide at a 3% concentration at the pharmacy. There are also more concentrated forms of release - 6 and 37%.

Examples of using hydrogen peroxide for disinfection:

1. A weak 3% solution is used to wash abrasions and incised wounds. This gentle solution will not harm the skin, but also does not have strong disinfectant properties against the COVID-19 virus.
2. A 6% antiseptic solution is used as a disinfectant for treating surfaces, rooms, plumbing fixtures, etc. This drug has a pronounced irritating effect on the skin, so it should only be used with gloves.
3. 37% peroxide, or perhydrol, is a highly concentrated, quite dangerous compound that requires mandatory dilution. You can buy it at hardware stores.

Prices for disinfection with hydrogen peroxide are budgetary - 100 ml of a 3% solution costs from 8 rubles, a 10 liter canister of 37% perhydrol will cost 1,500 rubles.

Disinfection methods

For external use to disinfect hands, skin and mucous membranes, a solution with an active substance concentration of 1–3% is used.

Disinfection methods:

• irrigation;
• rinsing;
• wiping with a cotton swab.

To disinfect rooms and objects, a 6% solution of hydrogen peroxide with the addition of detergents is used.

For everyday hand disinfection, you can prepare a more gentle solution of alcohol, glycerin and hydrogen peroxide.

Preparation of solutions

If you need to prepare a working solution of peroxide, you should use an enamel or glass container. The water temperature can be from 20 to 55 °C.

How to prepare a working solution for disinfection - table:

How to dilute hydrogen peroxide for hand treatment - a recipe for preparing an antiseptic with glycerin:

• ethyl alcohol 96% - 833 ml;
• hydrogen peroxide 3%—41.7 ml;
• glycerin - 14.5 ml;
• boiled water.

The components are mixed, poured into a container with a spray bottle, and left for 3 days. Exposure time for disinfection is 30 seconds.

Precautionary measures

Hydrogen peroxide is low-hazard - if it comes into contact with the skin, it does not have a toxic effect, therefore it is included in the 4th hazard class substances. However, with prolonged exposure, irritation occurs on the skin, so it is better to work with the product with gloves.

It is not recommended to use the disinfectant for pregnant women and patients with pulmonary diseases.

If hydrogen peroxide comes into contact with metal parts, corrosion may occur. Glass, plastic, and wooden products are indicated for disinfection.

Storing hydrogen peroxide

Unopened or carefully closed disinfectant retains its properties for 2 years. The storage place should be cool, dark, inaccessible to children, disabled persons, and pets. The ready-made working solution for disinfection does not lose its properties during the day.

How to remove stains with a solution

Hydrogen peroxide is actively used by housewives in everyday life. It helps remove any stains from countertops, tiles and other surfaces in the house. This will not only clean the house, but will also prevent the appearance and proliferation of harmful microbes.

Peroxide will help get rid of limestone deposits. To do this, you need to spray the solution onto the desired area, leave it for 2-3 hours, and then wash it off with a sponge and soap.

A lot of dirt collects on the tiles and stains appear, which are very difficult to remove over time. Peroxide will remove mold and refresh the appearance of the tiles. To do this, you need to mix the product with flour so that the consistency resembles a paste. Treat the ceramic surface with the resulting solution and leave overnight. Wash the surface in the morning, after which all dirt will disappear.

Occurrence of side effects

Not everyone can use hydrogen peroxide in their nose. The drug should not be used by people with individual intolerance. The medicine should be used with caution in patients who have severe curvatures of the nasal septum , as a result of congenital anomalies or previous injuries.

In these cases and when using higher doses of the drug, a number of side effects may occur. In particular, skin rashes, sleep disturbances, fatigue, diarrhea and vomiting, and cold symptoms - severe cough and runny nose - may occur.

Contraindications

The use of hydrogen peroxide according to Neumyvakin can bring not only benefits, but also harm. This happens when the dosage, time and number of doses are grossly violated.

Main contraindications:

• individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to the drug;
• acute form of dermatitis;
• severe liver and kidney diseases (cirrhosis, glomerulonephritis);
• hypertensive crisis.

There is conflicting information about taking the solution during pregnancy. Doctors do not recommend taking hydrogen peroxide orally, since the effect of the drug on the fetus has not been studied, and irreversible adverse reactions are possible. Given the characteristics of the medicine, external use is permitted, with the exception of warm baths.

Neumyvakin peroxide should not be used in patients who have undergone internal organ transplantation, so as not to cause tissue rejection.

An aqueous solution of peroxide is not an alternative to basic therapy, although it helps to cure many ailments. It can be combined with many techniques, thereby enhancing the therapeutic effect of pharmacological drugs.

Folk advice for treating diseases with peroxide

We will not dwell once again on how to make 3 percent hydrogen peroxide. This has already been described above. Let us just remind you that all these prescriptions must be agreed upon with your doctor. Bruises are treated with peroxide compresses. To do this, just moisten a swab with a 3% solution and apply it for a quarter of an hour (if there are no open wounds).

Note to young mothers: peroxide is very helpful in treating chickenpox. This is an acute infectious disease that occurs with rashes on the skin and mucous membranes. They should be lubricated and the mouth should be rinsed. But for older people, a recipe for treating varicose veins will be very useful. To do this, you can wipe your limbs with peroxide daily; a more radical option involves the need for intravenous administration of the solution. At the same time, atomic oxygen cleanses the walls of blood vessels and clears congestion, especially in the area of ​​specific nodes.

Toothache and bleeding gums can also be treated with great success using hydrogen peroxide. To do this, you will need to dissolve 2 tablets of hydroperite in ½ glass of water. You need to rinse your mouth with this solution for as long as possible. Then you can spit it out, rest a little and repeat the procedure several more times. This is an extremely effective remedy, although it will not save you from going to the dentist. By the way, there are recommendations to brush your teeth with a mixture of 1/7 teaspoon of baking soda and 10 drops of 3% peroxide. After this treatment, you should not eat or drink for another ten minutes.

Traditional medicine strongly recommends dripping peroxide into the ear. This is an excellent way to cleanse the ear and dissolve wax plugs, and the product will also help get rid of otitis media. If you perform this simple operation regularly, it will be an excellent prevention of ear inflammation. If you are using the drug for the first time, the concentration should be small, approximately 0.3%. To do this, dilute 15 drops of peroxide in a tablespoon of water. Subsequent times you can use a 1 or 2 percent solution.

The last thing we will look at today is the treatment of skin rashes and boils with peroxide. The product is very effective, so you can use it as needed. In order to relieve inflammation and cure an abscess, it is necessary to apply lotions. To do this, dissolve 2 teaspoons of peroxide in 50 ml of water, then moisten a napkin and apply to sore spots for 10-20 minutes. In case of profuse rashes and large areas of damage, it is necessary to take antibiotics in parallel to prevent the spread of infection within the body.

Treatment with hydrogen peroxide according to Neumyvakin

Thanks to the work and experiences of Dr. Neumyvakin, treatment with oral hydrogen peroxide has become understandable and accessible. A famous doctor, while researching hydroperite, experienced all the properties of this drug. Peroxide, according to the professor and his followers, fights cancer, removes accumulated fats from the walls of blood vessels, and treats leukemia. The drug should be taken daily, while the internal tissues will be saturated with oxygen. In addition, perhydrol helps:

• for joint disease;
• prevent atherosclerosis;
• for psoriasis;
• cope with fungal infections and viruses;
• improve the functioning of the immune system;
• for hypertension;
• fight influenza, colds, acute respiratory viral infections;
• prevent tumor growth;
• cope with diseases of the throat, nose, ears (15 drops of peroxide should be dripped into the painful area);
• for depression;
• relieve gum disease (20 drops of hydroperite should be mixed with ½ teaspoon of soda and 2 drops of lemon juice, mix everything and brush your teeth);
• with varicose veins.

According to Neumyvakin, hydrogen peroxide should be taken orally 3 times a day - one drop of a 3% solution should be dissolved in ¼ glass of water. Then you should add one drop daily, bringing the single dose to 10 drops. Then you need to take a short break (3 or 4 days), after resting, the peroxide solution should again be taken ten drops for 10 days. Then a break and everything again.

How to take orally

When hydrogen peroxide is used for the first time internally, intoxication of the body may occur - there is nothing wrong with this, it’s just that hydroperite is an active substance and, once in the body, it destroys bacteria. In addition, a good sign of the positive effect of peroxide on the body is the appearance of skin inflammation, through which toxic substances are removed from the body. Many people are often interested in the question of how to drink hydrogen peroxide correctly. There are certain rules for using hydroperite:

1. to take peroxide, you should take a purified three percent solution;
2. you need to start taking the drug with a small dose (2 drops) per 3 tbsp. l. water. Throughout the day, the procedure must be repeated 3 times. Next, the dose should be increased by one drop daily (the result should be 10 drops);
3. the total amount of medicine should not be more than 30 drops;
4. perhydrol should only be taken on an empty stomach, because the presence of food in it will increase the negative effects of the drug. At least 3 hours must pass after the last meal. In addition, after drinking drops of the drug, you must refrain from eating for at least 40 minutes;
5. It is advisable to use the drug cyclically. After 10 days of use, a three-day break is taken. Subsequent cycles can be started immediately with 10 drops.

Contraindications

There are no special contraindications to taking hydroperite; you just need to correctly determine the dosage so as not to harm the body. The drug can be taken in parallel with other various herbal medicines.

It is unacceptable to use antibiotics simultaneously with peroxide. More than 30 minutes should pass between these treatments. Doctors do not advise resorting to peroxide treatment for people who have transplanted organs, as complications with tissue incompatibility are possible. In addition, natural contraindications are:

• serious damage to the mucous membrane of the stomach, larynx, and intestines;
• individual intolerance to the drug;
• Breastfeeding and pregnancy.

Recommendations for using peroxide

Hydrogen peroxide for a runny nose is very effective and helps to quickly cope with the disease. But for this you need to adhere to a number of recommendations:

• It is advisable to first remove the mucus that has accumulated in the nose . To do this, blow the snot into a napkin. Otherwise, the drug will not work properly.
• Rinsing or instillation is best done shortly before bedtime. After all, the medicine may still flow out of the nostrils for some time, but this does not happen in a lying position.
• You cannot go outside or sit in a cold room after the manipulations. This can cause hypothermia, which can lead to serious consequences.
• For instillation, use a solution at body temperature. This way the effect of the procedure will be even more pronounced.

Thus, hydrogen peroxide is an inexpensive but very effective drug. It can be used both for treating the skin and for treating other diseases. The drug has a rapid effect during the treatment of ENT diseases. But before using the drug, it is recommended to consult a doctor, since in isolated cases the medicine can be dangerous .

On what principle does the substance act?

Dioxidane is a colorless liquid that has no odor. A distinctive property is its rapid solubility in H2O. Chemical formula – H2O2. The molecules are fragile, so they can easily break down into water and oxygen. This is the reason for the use of the drug in swimming containers. The active O2 released quickly destroys any pathogenic microorganisms, leading to the clarification of the water mass and the removal of plaque from the walls. At the same time, the existing acid-base balance is not disturbed, which significantly reduces the cost of further bringing the tank back to normal.

How does peroxide affect the human body?

According to the professor, the healing properties of H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) are unique. The drug restores the balance between the bioenergy field and the physiological state of a person, treats diseases of internal organs.

Benefits of hydrogen peroxide for the human body:

• improves metabolic processes at the cellular level;
• is an antioxidant, removes free radicals from the body, prevents the development of strokes, heart attacks, oncology and many other internal diseases;
• regulates the functioning of the glands, especially the thyroid and adrenal glands, promotes normal hormone production;
• equalizes blood insulin levels in patients with diabetes;
• increases the amount of oxygen in the body, ensures the transport of trace elements to the brain;
• normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• dilates blood vessels, lowers blood pressure;
• improves brain activity;
• removes toxins from the body, prevents the proliferation of pathogenic microbes (bacteria, fungi);
• restores water-alkaline balance;
• accelerates tissue regeneration, promotes rejuvenation.

Such a broad effect is due to the fact that the drug supplies the body with additional oxygen, improving all physiological processes.

Instructions for use

Disinfection with perhydrol is usually chosen by owners of small bowls with a volume of up to 85 cubic meters. Basic rules that must be followed to successfully complete the job:

1. Purchase cleaning agents only in specialized stores from trusted sellers. Inspect the packaging before purchasing. The container must be hermetically sealed and supported by a certificate, label or instruction indicating the date of manufacture, expiration date, methods of use, manufacturer's name, batch number and compliance with the standard or GOST.
2. Before you begin, be sure to clean the tank of debris from the surface and of deposits from the walls.
3. Prepare rubber gloves and goggles to minimize the likelihood of droplets of a chemical compound getting on your mucous membranes.
4. When purifying pool water with hydrogen peroxide at any dosage, it is prohibited to cover the bowl with something so as not to interfere with the free release of oxygen.
5. The composition must be filled using a pump in filtration mode. In this case, the water intake tube is lowered into a prepared container with working fluid. If you don’t have a pump, take a watering can and use it to distribute the product at different ends of the container.
6. Be sure to inform all family members and guests that swimming is prohibited for a certain period.

Patient opinions

Many people talk about this unique treatment method. It is not surprising, because the therapy is quite non-standard. And the favorable results obtained after treatment fuel keen interest.

However, opinions, as always, are divided. Some patients consider hydrogen peroxide a real panacea that can cure various pathologies. Others regard the technique as a deception and talk about severe poisoning of the body.

So what did Neumyvakin present to the world, if we talk about hydrogen peroxide? Reviews from patients who have tried this remedy tell of excellent treatment results. People share their amazing stories, in which they were able to get rid of migraines, and perfectly supported the body with varicose veins. Such patients say that after a while they were even able to do without compression garments.

People suffering from psoriasis have received positive results. With the help of hydrogen peroxide, they were able not only to stop the exacerbation, but also to significantly reduce the frequency of their occurrence.

Excellent effects were noted by patients suffering from joint pathologies. Hydrogen peroxide helped eliminate pain, heaviness in the legs, and cramps. And even with a stomach ulcer, an amazing panacea was able to help. Patients suffering from severe pathology for a long time were able to say goodbye to pain and unpleasant heartburn.