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Alternative names
Hair bleach poisoningDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an overdose of hydrogen peroxide.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Hydrogen peroxide
Where Found Return to top
Note: Household hydrogen peroxide has a 3% concentration; hair bleaches usually have a concentration of greater than 6%.
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. For eye exposure, flush with water for 15 minutes. Contact your local poison control center.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:
Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
If hydrogen peroxide has been swallowed, seek medical care immediately at your nearest emergency room, or call poison control. Take any containers with you to the emergency room.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
Full recovery is common after minor exposure, but serious complications from gastrointestinal burns or gas build-up can occur. Update Date: 7/24/2003 Updated by: Ari Schwell M.D., Director, Emergency Department of the Episcopal Campus of Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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