Generic name:hydrogen peroxide (topical application route) [ HYE-droe-jen-per-OX-ide ]
Drug class:Topical anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 16, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Aplicare One Hydrogen Peroxide
- Eskata
- Proxacol
In Canada
- Hydrogen Peroxide
Available Dosage Forms:
- Spray
- Gel/Jelly
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Disinfectant
Uses for Eskata
Hydrogen peroxide is used to treat raised seborrheic keratoses (waxy and scaly, raised areas of skin).
This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using Eskata
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Eskata™ is not indicated for use in children.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of Eskata™ in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to cha...
